Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.frimley.icb.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
AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Reference number
DAC5
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment.
The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is £137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024.
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: £137,879
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Main site or place of performance
Hampshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd to provide a 'AQP Adult Direct Access MSK Physiotherapy service. Patient population covered is North-East Hamsphire and Farnham place. Referrals are via GP. The referring GPs prioritise patients as either routine or urgent. The provider carries out an initial face-to-face clinical assessment with the patient, during which a treatment plan is discussed and agreed. For referrals accepted into the service, a package of care is provided consisting of the necessary treatment required to meet the individual clinical needs of the patient. This may include but is not limited to: advice & education, provision of literature, acupuncture, manual therapy, electrotherapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue mobilisation or back care advice. Follow-ups are provided. Group exercise programmes are permitted as part of the treatment.
The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is £137,879 for the 7 months. The contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024.
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
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
Price - Weighting: 0
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 the relevant authority by 26th July 2024. 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
7 May 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
Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd
19 Leawood Road, Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 5AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Companies House
08270167
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: £137,879
Total value of the contract/lot: £137,879
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Commissioner made the decision of directly awarding the incumbent provider Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
• Quality and innovation
• Value
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
• Social value
It has been advised that Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd has the evidenced ability to deliver the activity required to meet service requirements within the required region and that can deliver to the tight timescale. A direct award to Thorpes Physiotherapy Ltd would be appropriate and present the best value for the Commissioner in this circumstance.
No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were identified during the decision-making process.
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 26th July 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Representations should be sent. - scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Frimley ICB
Windsor
Country
United Kingdom