Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Contact
Hollie Caddy
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.somersetft.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
Community Investigation Hubs
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Community Investigation Hubs form part of the network of Community Diagnostic Centres in Somerset with the aim of offering patients a wide range of diagnostic tests closer to home and greater choice as to where and how they are undertaken, reducing the need for hospital visits and potentially expediting the start of treatment.
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: £2,884,420
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Community Investigation Hubs across Somerset providing access to diagnostic tests.
The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.
The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be £288,4420.00
The contract dates are 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
This is an existing service with the following 13 Primary Care Networks:
Bridgwater - estimated contract value £246,645.00
Chard, Ilminster & Langport (CLICK) - estimated contract value £280,030.00
Frome - estimated contract value £127,820.00
Mendip - estimated contract value £166,775.00
North Sedgemoor - estimated contract value £248,125.00
Somerset South East PCN (Rural Practices Network) - estimated contract value £146,790.00
Somerset South West - estimated contract value £245,785.00
Taunton Central - estimated contract value £270,504.00
Taunton Deane West - estimated contract value £152,450.00
Tone Valley - estimated contract value £252,250.00
West Mendip - estimated contract value £190,225.00
West Somerset - estimated contract value £260,956.00
Yeovil - estimated contract value £296,065.00
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: 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
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.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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31 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: No
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
18 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
Bridgwater PCN
Taunton Road 12-14 Taunton Road
Bridgwater
TA6 3LS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,884,420
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,884,420
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 decision makers were: Programme Director – Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme
Somerset ICS Diagnostics Lead
No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.
The key criteria were weighted as follows:
25% quality and Innovation
15% Value
25% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
25% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
10% Social value
The highest weightings have been applied to ensure a high quality, safe and effective services that are fully integrated in the healthcare system and that provide improved access, reduce health inequalities and facilitate chouse. These are the most important elements of the service.
Value for money is also an important element to ensure the service can be provided to as many patients as possible to minimise waiting times.
The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:
The existing suppliers are experienced services providers with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom