Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road
COLCHESTER
CO4 5JL
Contact
Commissioning Team
Telephone
+44 1206747474
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract
Reference number
ESNEFT3145
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist
Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and
ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £139,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
ESNEFT Acute Sites
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following line should be included: ‘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 16 February 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent.
You must:
- include details of the award decision-makers;
- note any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed; and
- include a statement explaining the relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria.
Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number]. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision. This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]'
1. A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following
Further Competition
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award. 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.
2. Contract Title and Reference
Title: Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract
Reference: ESNEFT 3145
3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of
business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN
4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract
relates, including the most relevant CPV code
Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist
Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and
ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets.
85111000-0 Hospital Services
5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
£119,000 ex Vat (£139,000 Inc Vat)
* Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract
6. The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be
provided
Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)
7. The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is
greater than 12 months
Not Applicable
8.Details of the award decision-makers.
Woman’s and Children’s Department followed all routes to source a clinician to
provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance.
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT):
Assistant General Manager, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester Hospital – Katie
King
Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester –Lois
Maskell
Finance Manager – Woman’s and Children’s Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard
7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting
the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations
The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281
Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework
https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/. The Surgical Consortium were the successful
applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria.
8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared.
9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were
managed.
All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms.
two.2.14) 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 the relevant authority by 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.
this notification activates the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period will conclude at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 February 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes