Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Contact
Neil Dodds
Telephone
+44 1723236139
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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 Fertility Services - HUTH
Reference number
C351521
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
PSR Direct Award C for the Provision of Fertility 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: £450,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Main site or place of performance
Sites of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C to the current Provider - East Riding Fertility Services Limited, Hesslewood Office Park, Ferriby Road, Hull HU13 0JA.
The contract is for the Provision of Fertility Services.
CPV Code – 85111300-3 Gynaecological hospital services.
The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and based on assessment of the provider against the weighted key criteria, it is considered they will satisfy the proposed new contract to the required standard.
The contract will operate for an initial 12 month term from 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 with an option to extend for a further period of 3 months.
The estimated contract value is £360,000 for the initial 12 month term and up to £450,000 if the full extension option is exercised.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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:
PSR Direct Award C
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 - PSR Direct Award C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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 midnight on 15/04/2025. 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
17 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
East Riding Fertility Services Limited
East Riding Fertility Services Ltd (Erfs Ltd) T/A Hull And East Riding Fertility, Hesslewood Office Park, Ferriby Road, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU13 0JA
Hull
HU13 0JA
Telephone
+44 1482689040
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
National registration number
02951094
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: £450,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £450,000
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 - Direct Award Process C. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made by midnight 15/04/2025. 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 Neil Dodds - neil.dodds1@nhs.net
The Provider is satisfying all requirements of the current contract with monitoring of service criteria/KPIs and is expected to fully satisfy the requirements of the new contract. An assessment of the current Provider with regard to the weighted key criteria was conducted and it was concluded that the Provider is meeting the required standards with high quality services provided with experienced staff at value. They provide an integrated service within the Trust's care system enhancing patient choice and accessibility.
The decision to award the contract was made by the Trust Executive Team.
No conflicts of interest were identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsjudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsjudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom