Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Continence Pads & Garments
Reference number
NP571/17
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33141621 - Incontinence kit
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2023
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
This MODIFICATION notice is to advise the need for a modification (maximum duration 12 months) to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2015/S 177-320507
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP571/17
Title
Continence Pads & Garments
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
31 March 2016
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Paul Hartmann Ltd
Heywood Distribution Park, Pilsworth Road
Heywood
OL10 2TT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ontex Healthcare UK Ltd
2nd Floor, Original Wing, CorbyGate Business Park
Corby
NN175JG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SCA Hygiene
Southfields Road , Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3EJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £13,519,915
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: 72000000 GBP
Total value of the concession/lot: 85519915 GBP
(SC Ref:689295)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinurgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 33141621 - Incontinence kit
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 April 2022
End date
31 March 2023
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
This MODIFICATION notice is to advise the need for a modification (maximum duration 12 months) to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£13,519,915
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Paul Hartmann Ltd
Heywood Distribution Park, Pilsworth Road
Heywood
OL10 2TT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ontex Healthcare UK Ltd
2nd Floor, Original Wing, CorbyGate Business Park
Corby
NN175JG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SCA Hygiene
Southfields Road , Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 3EJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
This modification is where it is necessary for more of the same from the same supplier and a new supplier could be disruptive to goods provision and would be inconvenient or would add to costs.
This modification of contract term is to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Modification notice is advised at framework level and does not detail individual lots.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £72,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £85,519,915