Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
Contact
Robert Kitt
Telephone
+44 7823534547
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
NHS Organisation Data Service
QNX
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.sussex.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
Sussex Home Visiting Service C283314
Reference number
C283314
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service is a face-to-face option from 111; It is however only by exception. This means that it is for those patients who are:
- unable to attend a face-to-face appointment e.g. end of life (EOL),
- require all care in bed, house bound and shielding as per Public Health England guidelines or
- who have been assessed by a clinician as appropriate for the service following an initial CAT 3 / 4 ambulance disposition.
Patients that can travel to an alternative service are not eligible.
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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C283314) at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
by midnight (23:59) on 16/05/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This direct award is for a maximum period of 12 months, from 1/4/24 to 31/3/25.
The service value is £4,067,269 per annum.
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: £4,067,269
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
NHS Sussex ICB area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is a face-to-face option from 111; It is however only by exception. This means that it is for those patients who are:
- unable to attend a face-to-face appointment e.g. end of life (EOL),
- require all care in bed, house bound and shielding as per Public Health England guidelines or
- who have been assessed by a clinician as appropriate for the service following an initial CAT 3 / 4 ambulance disposition.
Patients that can travel to an alternative service are not eligible.
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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C283314) at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
by midnight (23:59) on 16/05/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This direct award is for a maximum period of 12 months, from 1/4/24 to 31/3/25.
The service value is £4,067,269 per annum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: 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: Value / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
In accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C283314) at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
by midnight (23:59) on 16/05/24.
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
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 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
IC24 Ltd
Kingston House, Long Barrow, Orbital Park
Ashford
TN24 0GP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
3193182
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,067,269
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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C283314) at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 16/03/24.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Decision maker: Executive Managing Director, Complex Commissioning, NHS Sussex ICB.
No conflicts of interest were declared.
The service evaluation was reviewed against the 5 key criteria:
• Quality & Innovation
• Value
• Integration, collaboration & service sustainability
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
• Social value
These were then weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%),
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (20%), Improving access, reducing
health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%); Social Value (10%).
In determining the weightings for each of the criteria, our primary focus was on ensuring that the evaluation process reflects the key priorities and objectives of the service.
Quality & Innovation: This criterion was assigned the highest weighting, reflecting our commitment to delivering a service of the highest quality. It emphasises the importance of innovation and adaptability in meeting the evolving needs of service users while maintaining excellence in service delivery.
Value: The criterion of "Value" holds significant importance as it underscores the necessity of achieving optimal value for public investment. It is essential to ensure that resources are utilised efficiently and effectively to deliver sustainable and cost-effective services.
Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability: This criterion shares the second heaviest weighting, highlighting the critical role of integration and collaboration in enhancing service delivery. It emphasises the importance of establishing cohesive partnerships between providers to ensure the sustainability and long-term viability of the service.
Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: Also assigned the second heaviest weighting, this criterion underscores our commitment to promoting equitable access to healthcare services. It emphasises the importance of addressing health inequalities and enhancing patient choice, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for all.
Social Value: While weighted the lightest among the criteria, "Social Value" remains a crucial consideration in our evaluation process. It recognises the potential impact of service changes on the local healthcare workforce and their contributions to broader social, economic, and environmental improvements in the community
The existing provider was assessed against key criteria which were weighted according to importance in terms of service delivery and
scored satisfactorily against the assessed criteria.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
LONDON
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom