Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Limited
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Contact
Contracts and Procurement
contractsandprocurement@cht.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Referral Triage, Advice and Guidance and Validation Service
Reference number
C289130
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) ("the Authority") is seeking a supplier for a Referral Triage, Advice and Guidance and Validation Service (Service) on behalf of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). Initially it is intended that the Service will be used by the Neurology Speciality (Neurology) within CHFT but potentially by other Divisions at a later date. Should there be a need for other divisions to use the Service then further details will be shared with the successful supplier.
The Service will cover:
1. New Referrals from GPs and Internally from Consultants- a triage service to determine whether patients are referred to the Trust or referred back to their GP.
2. Advice and Guidance- to GPs relating to patients already being managed in the community which could result in a referral to the Trust.
Validation Follow ups- patient case renewals to determine whether patients on a waiting list still need to be seen.
The Service will be required to be delivered remotely.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Calderdale & Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) ("the Authority") is seeking a supplier for a Referral Triage, Advice and Guidance and Validation Service (Service) on behalf of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). Initially it is intended that the Service will be used by the Neurology Speciality (Neurology) within CHFT but potentially by other Divisions at a later date. Should there be a need for other divisions to use the Service then further details will be shared with the successful supplier.
The Service will cover:
1. New Referrals from GPs and Internally from Consultants- a triage service to determine whether patients are referred to the Trust or referred back to their GP.
2. Advice and Guidance- to GPs relating to patients already being managed in the community which could result in a referral to the Trust.
Validation Follow ups- patient case renewals to determine whether patients on a waiting list still need to be seen.
The Service will be required to be delivered remotely.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract is for for two years to 2026 with the option for two further 12 months extensions up to 2028.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 July 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 October 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 July 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Country
United Kingdom