Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Maes-y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
Contact
Hayley Richards
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
Woodland House
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://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
Locum consultant Gastroenterology
Reference number
CAV-STA (2023/24) 1
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
[Monday 10:40] Sophie Stacey (NWSSP - Procurement)
Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required.
Over the last 12 months, the HB have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff.
The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover.
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: £350,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required.
Over the last 12 months, the Health Board have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff.
The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover.
There is an urgent need to backfill the consultant to ensure the risk to patients is reduced. The waiting list is currently very long and without the locum, this is creating further delays for patients in turn making their illness more acute and require a longer stay in hospital.
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:
Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for a specialist locum consultant in Gastroenterology. This will be required for 6 months the with an option to extend for a further 6 months if required.
Over the last 12 months, the Health Board have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the role and get the required qualified staff.
The 40 suppliers currently on the supply chain into the Managed Service have not been able to provide locum cover.
There is an urgent need to backfill the consultant to ensure the risk to patients is reduced. The waiting list is currently very long and without the locum, this is creating further delays for patients in turn making their illness more acute and require a longer stay in hospital.
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
Contract No
CAV-STA (23-24) 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 March 2023
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
supreme locums
4b ridgeway court
leighton buzzard
lu74sf
Telephone
+44 1525659388
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £350,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note additional information on this procurement:
1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any
contract.
2. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.
(WA Ref:130527)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
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.