Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Tower Hamlets
Mulberry Place
London
E14 2BG
Contact
Ms Julia Estruga
procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2073640785
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Buyer's address
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HAC5731 GP Public Health Services
Reference number
DN552519
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Public health services for three main areas:
- Sexual health services
The provision of an easily accessible and confidential sexual and reproductive health service is vital for the well-being of individuals and their communities. LBTH has a mandated responsibility to commission accessible sexual and reproductive services for residents. The sexual health and contraception NIS aims to delivery high quality services in primary care settings, making it easier for people to access services closer to their home and in familiar settings.
- NHS Health Checks
NHS health check programme is a statutory public health function commissioned by the local authority, part funded by the CCG and delivered in primary care networks. It is offered to adults aged 40-74 and is designed to detect early signs of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
There is strong cross partnership commitment to ensure the Tower Hamlets approach to Health Checks continues to lead best practice, innovates and is informed by a clear evidence base in order to make a significant contribution to reducing health inequalities.
- Substance Misuse
The aim of this enhanced GP substance misuse service is to encourage practices to be aware of and assess problematic substance use, including alcohol related problems and to identify and support all patients aged 18 and over who are currently registered with them and receiving treatment for their substance misuse at the Reset Tower Hamlets Drug and Alcohol Service. The service will be focused on the general health of this population, identification of alcohol misuse and where agreed and appropriate, opiate substitute treatment prescribing.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £5,000,000 / Highest offer: £6,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service focus on primary care as an essential role in improving the health and wellbeing of Tower Hamlets residents. The services are funded through the public health grant.
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
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Ordinarily, the Council would undertake a competitive exercise prior to the award of a contract in compliance with the law and the Council’s constitution and also to demonstrate compliance with he Council’s statutory Best Value duty. However, a competitive exercise need not be undertaken in this instance.
Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 allows the Council to make a direct award (described as negotiated procedure without an advert) where competition would be absent for technical reasons. In this case the Contract relies on the GMS services that are already being provided by the GPs and this contract also relies on the patient information to which only GPs are privy. Therefore, it is likely that a competitive exercise would receive little or no interest as for practical reasons there can only really be one provider of these services
The Council will demonstrate Best Value by ensuring that there are contractual terms in place to support and give powers to the Council to monitor delivery.
In addition, a contract award to each of the 7 primary care networks would significantly increase the amount of council administration, requiring an individual contract with each network and reduce the opportunity to centralise NIS administration functions in a single organisation, the GP Care Group.
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/concession
Contract No
HAC5731 GP Public Health Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 May 2021
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
GP Care Group
1st Floor Beaumont House Mile End Hospital Bancroft Road
London
E1 4DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £5,000,000 / Highest offer: £6,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Tower hamlets
E15 2BG
London
Country
United Kingdom