Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Unit 10, Phoenix Court , Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
Contact
Kevin Edwards
Telephone
+44 7766131159
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
99E
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.midandsouthessex.ics.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
Life After Stroke Services
Reference number
ACE-0751-2024-MSE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process:
Quality & Innovation 20%.
Value 20%.
Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%,
Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%;
Social Value 20%.
Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.
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: £171,753
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Mid and South Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Stroke Recovery Service provides a seamless experience of care for the person affected by stroke, where their needs are placed at the centre. Performing a unique, but complementary role – focused on life after stroke which importantly starts immediately after stroke, rather than following rehab, to support the best possible recovery for individuals affected by stroke.
The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process:
Quality & Innovation 20%.
Value 20%.
Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%,
Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%;
Social Value 20%.
Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.
The contract is for 12 months indicatively from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 subject to contract conclusion.
The indicative value for the service is £171,753
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Price - 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17th April 2024. 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
Title
Life After Stroke Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 January 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stroke Association
Stroke Association House 240 City Road,
London
EC1V 2PR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
61274
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £171,753
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 the relevant authority by 17th April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Representations should be sent to Kevin.Edwards@attain.co.uk on behalf of the ICB.
Decision Making Committee: Recommendation approved by the ICB Finance and Investment Committee on 18 January 2024
DAP C Assessment completed by: James Hickling, Deputy Medical Director for Quality Assurance & Governance & Janette Joshi, Deputy Director of Contracting. Service & Provider Assessment undertaken 27/03/24
It was considered that the key criteria for this services should be equally weighted to reflect both the service provision and the specialism of the provision.
There were no Conflicts of Interest identified amongst the decision making committee and individuals completing the assessment. All Conflicts are managed using the ICB COI processes along with the NHSE COI guidance and PSR Regulation 21 and guidance.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom