Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Health House, Grange Park Lane, Willerby
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU10 6DT
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
NHS Organisation Data Service
QOQ
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service (NL, NEL, York & North Yorkshire)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of a specialist Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS) across the North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire excluding Harrogate and Rural District.
The service includes:
• comprehensive and holistic assessment of need of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PwME/CFS).
• development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans in collaboration with the individual and all agencies involved in their care.
• provision of assessments and interventions directed by evidence-based practice.
• advice and guidance to primary care professionals if there is uncertainty about interpreting signs and symptoms in indivdual's at 3 months and whether further investigations are needed.
• provide a specialist service for PwME/CFS and support local clinicians in the continued management of the condition, either by providing specialist services themselves or guidance and support to enable people with ME/CFS to access mainstream services as appropriate. Primary care, social care/ employment/ housing or benefits staff as appropriate should continue to be involved whilst the PwME/CFS is seen within the specialist service to ensure continuity of care and a seamless service upon discharge.
• Support commissioners in ensuring that NICE guidelines for people with ME/CFS are implemented.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,029,450
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of an equitable specialist Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS) across the North Lincolnshire, North-East Lincolnshire, York and North Yorkshire excluding Harrogate and Rural District.
The service includes:
• comprehensive and holistic assessment of need of people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (PwME/CFS).
• development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans in collaboration with the individual and all agencies involved in their care.
• provision of assessments and interventions directed by evidence-based practice.
• advice and guidance to primary care professionals if there is uncertainty about interpreting signs and symptoms in indivdual's at 3 months and whether further investigations are needed.
• provide a specialist service for PwME/CFS and support local clinicians in the continued management of the condition, either by providing specialist services themselves or guidance and support to enable people with ME/CFS to access mainstream services as appropriate. Primary care, social care/ employment/ housing or benefits staff as appropriate should continue to be involved whilst the PwME/CFS is seen within the specialist service to ensure continuity of care and a seamless service upon discharge.
• Support commissioners in ensuring that NICE guidelines for people with ME/CFS are implemented.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Approximate lifetime value of the contract is £1,029,450
Contract term - 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2030
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59hrs 28 March 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 March 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Hull
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Companies House
06273905
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,029,450
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59hrs 28 March 2025. Provider representations in relation to this intention to award notice should be submitted in writing to hnyicb.procurement@nhs.net
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The contract award was approved by Place Director - North Lincolnshire, Place Director - North East Lincolnshire, Place Director - York, and Place Director of Finance - North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. No conflicts of interest have been declared in relation to the contract award.
The criteria applied to this intention to award was:
Basic Selection Criteria
- Mandatory and Discretionary Grounds
- Suitability to pursue activity
- Technical and Professional Ability
Key Criteria
Quality - 20%
Innovation - 20%
Value - 20%
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 10%
Improving Access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20%
Social Value - 10%
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB has conducted an assessment of the Provider against the stated Basic Selection Criteria and Key Criteria and considers that the existing provider is satisfying its current existing contract, will likely satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard, and the proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
Country
United Kingdom