Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The Lodge, Lodge Approach
Wickford
SS11 7XX
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
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://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
Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds, located in the county of Essex
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £6,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds, located in the county of Essex
We are intending to award a contract to existing providers following Most Suitable Provider.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £6,500,000.
Contract Start date - 1st April 2024
Expiry date - 31st March 2025
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 August 2024
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
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
Award decision-makers - EPUT Executive Operational Committee, Finance & Performance Committee, and Trust Board.
No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.