Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Procurement Services, Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, Woodlands House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Telephone
+44 02921836450
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
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
Provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership who are hosted by Velindre NHS Trust acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics.
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: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service will comprise of;
- staff to support clinics
- Confirmation of patient identity, explanation of the procedure to the patient
- Review of patient notes/and Ultrasound request
- Performance of ultrasound scan
- Reporting of scan results as per hospital protocol
The service allows for scans of the following general body parts / areas:
- General abdominal – includes assessment of the aorta, biliary tract, gallbladder, inferior vena cava, kidneys, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneum and spleen;
- Gynaecology – including transabdominal and transvaginal;
- Renal / bladder / prostate;
- Scrotal / testicular.
The Heath Board will provide suitable NHS premises and be responsible for ensuring clinical rooms are booked for clinic sessions. The Health Board will also provide the equipment whilst the provider will ensure all staff are appropriately qualified and put in place supervision arrangements for all levels of staff including induction and clinical supervision.
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:
The Health Bard require support for their Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinic sessions with the provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant resource.
Having engaged with the market, it has been determined that GP Care are the only supplier who can provide the appropriately trained staff to these clinics which are located within the Health Board premises, most notably, University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Llandough.
Based on the above, the Health Board is issuing this notice applying a 10 day standstill period prior to award of a contract on a quarterly rolling basis for a one year period.
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/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
GP Care UK Limited
Christchurch Medical Centre, North Street
Downend, Bristol
BS165SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The value stated in this notice is a ceiling value and may not be fully utilised depending on the number of clinics completed.
(WA Ref:120694)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
London
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will allow a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.