Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board
160 Tooley Street
London
SE12TZ
Contact
Thomas Crouch
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
NHS Organisation Data Service
QKK
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.selondonics.org/icb/
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
Bexley & Greenwich Tier 3 Community Dermatology Service
Reference number
PRJ2159
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS SEL ICB Direct award C for Community Dermatology services
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: £2,566,164
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 does not apply to this award.
The contract will be awarded by NHS South East London ICB (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") to the existing provider following a Direct Award Process C for the following services:
Tier 3 Intermediate Community Dermatology delivers treatment for a range of non-complex care to Bexley and Greenwich residents in community settings closer to patients' homes. The service is a consultant-led service, operating between existing Primary Care and Secondary Care services. The service operates in 6 locations across the boroughs of Bexley and Greenwich. Uniquely, this service offers a step-up and step-down (from LGT) service, and the capability of putting patients requiring urgent appointments directly into a secondary care clinic appointment when clinically appropriate. The service also operates via a RAS, and benefits from the strong relationship with LGT Clinical Dermatology Lead who provides mentoring to GPwERs, triage support / guidance to the service clinical lead.
Due to the current provider currently meeting all contractual requirements to a satisfactory level, it is the intention of the authority to enter into contract for the period of 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 with an optional two-year extension.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing providers are satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) 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 02/04/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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 02/04/2025. 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
21 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
Communitas Clinics Ltd
Thornton Heath
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
06329434
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,566,164
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,566,164
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 02/04/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net
Award decision makers: Bexley Contracts & Procurement Board and Greenwich Joint Commissioning Board were consulted regarding the options appraisal for the service with confirmation on the 4th March 2025 and 6th March 2025 respectively.
The criteria for evaluation for Potential Service Performance had the following weighting :
Quality and Innovation: 20%;
Value for Money: 20%;
Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability: 20%; Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: 20%;
Social Value: 20%
The criteria were applied with their respective weightings as specified.
Current Performance: Assessed against Pass/Fail thresholds of overall score above.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
London
Country
United Kingdom