Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Stella House, Goldcrest Way
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC - North East (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
13T
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://northeastnorthcumbria.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
STFT Holdings Palliative and End of Life Care Beds in South Tyneside
Reference number
STFTH_ST_EoLBeds_2425
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Palliative and End of Life Care - Community Provision Beds
The service will:
3.1.1. Deliver Palliative and end of life care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an community bedded area, which will include symptom management, end of life care, crisis respite care and assessment of a patient's changing illness, under the care of a palliative care team, including a physician, as and when required. OOH GP cover will be provided by NEAS 111 service.
3.1.2. Work in an integrated and collaborative approach with primary care clinicians to enable adult patients with palliative and end of life care needs to maintain their identity and independence, whilst also supporting their family, friends and carers, during the changing phases of their illness in their preferred place of care and death.
3.1.3. Facilitate choice in patients preferred place of care and death.
The services provided will deliver care and dignity to patients, families and the carers of those with life limiting conditions approaching the end of their lives. The health and social care professionals providing that care will be trained to the highest standards and the provision of care will be supported by good accurate information on patient care, with seamless integrated care across all providers and care settings. This outline aims to deliver a set of services and a system of care to meet the needs of the South Tyneside residents.
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: £656,425
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Palliative and End of Life Care - Community Provision Beds
The service will:
3.1.1. Deliver Palliative and end of life care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an community bedded area, which will include symptom management, end of life care, crisis respite care and assessment of a patient's changing illness, under the care of a palliative care team, including a physician, as and when required. OOH GP cover will be provided by NEAS 111 service.
3.1.2. Work in an integrated and collaborative approach with primary care clinicians to enable adult patients with palliative and end of life care needs to maintain their identity and independence, whilst also supporting their family, friends and carers, during the changing phases of their illness in their preferred place of care and death.
3.1.3. Facilitate choice in patients preferred place of care and death.
The services provided will deliver care and dignity to patients, families and the carers of those with life limiting conditions approaching the end of their lives. The health and social care professionals providing that care will be trained to the highest standards and the provision of care will be supported by good accurate information on patient care, with seamless integrated care across all providers and care settings. This outline aims to deliver a set of services and a system of care to meet the needs of the South Tyneside residents.
The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023.
The final contract value is still to be finalised as it is dependent on the national NHS planning guidance which is still to be released. As an indication the 2023/24 contract value is £656425.
Contract Start Date: 01 April 2024
Contract End Date: 31 March 2025
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%
Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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 decision makers by midnight on 8.5.24 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
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
Contract No
STFTH_ST_EoLBeds_2425
Title
STFT Holdings Palliative and End of Life Care Beds in South Tyneside
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 March 2024
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
STFT Holdings LTD
South Shields
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
tbc
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: £656,425
Total value of the contract/lot: £656,425
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 midnight on 8/5/24 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
Written representation should be sent to:
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
Associate Director (Sunderland)
Executive Area Director Tees Valley and Central
Chief Finance Officer South and Central
Approval in-line with ICB Scheme of Delegation
The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed and passed against the relevant 5 key criteria and mandatory requirements.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom