Tender

PR7090 Provision of Paediatric Therapy Services Framework Agreement

  • Whittington Health

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-026180

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02edb1

Published 19 October 2021, 5:12pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Whittington Health

The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

Email

rf.ppstenders@nhs.net

Telephone

+44 2072723070

Fax

+44 2072885550

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx

Buyer's address

https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://suppliers.multiquote.com

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

Whittington Health

The Whittington Hospital, Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

Email

rf.ppstenders@nhs.net

Telephone

+44 2072723070

Fax

+44 2072885550

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx

Buyer's address

https://suppliers.multiquote.com/Page/Login.aspx

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://suppliers.multiquote.com

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

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

PR7090 Provision of Paediatric Therapy Services Framework Agreement

Reference number

CA9216 - PR7090

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Partners Procurement Service (“PPS”) on behalf of Whittington Health NHS Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Paediatric Therapy Services via an Open Accelerated Procedure.

The Framework will be divided into three Lots:

Lot 1 – Occupational Therapy

Lot 2 – Speech and Language Therapy

Lot 3 – Physiotherapy

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
3

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1: Occupational Therapy services

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121291 - Paediatric services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Occupational Therapists (OT) will provide a service to children in clinics, their homes or schools and in other community settings as required. The service completes assessment, advice and intervention when required, for children with multiple needs which result in functional difficulties affecting their daily living.

Advice can be consultative to schools involving training and upskilling staff to manage children’s difficulties; provision of goal-oriented, individualised therapy programs to increase functional independence; group therapy; and 1:1 therapy sessions, with an emphasis on involving caregivers and school staff in sessions to develop their ability to independently support the child, within their natural context. The OT team will also where appropriate provide assessment of equipment to maximise independence where necessary. Occupational therapists contribute to EHCPs for children and will follow the loal NHS providers packages of care based on need.

This service does not provide clinic based sensory integration, but will advise education providers and families regarding sensory diets and programs which are functionally appropriate.

Participating Authorities include:

The Whittington Health NHS Foundation Trust;

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust;

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust;

North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group;

Five councils: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington;

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust;

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust;

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust;

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust;

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust;

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust;

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust;

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Barnet Federated GPs CIC;

Camden Health Evolution, known as CHE GP Federation;

Haverstock Healthcare, Federation of Camden GP practices;

Enfield GP Federation;

Federated4Health (The Pan Haringey GP Federation);

Islington GP Federation;

London Borough of Barnet;

London Borough of Camden;

London Borough of Enfield;

London Borough of Haringey; and

London Borough of Islington.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Speech and Language Therapy Services

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121291 - Paediatric services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Speech and Language Therapists (SLT) work closely with primary and secondary schools to support the inclusion of pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties. This is achieved by providing training and support for schools to develop their skills in working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties, carrying out work with individual or a group of pupils where appropriate and working with families to understand and support their child’s needs.

Each school is allocated a “link” SLT. Schools are allocated a specific number of days SLT resource for the academic year based on several factors including the population of the school, numbers of children with identified need and demographic factors. SLTs contribute to EHCP and will follow the local NHS providers packages of care based on need.

Participating Authorities include:

The Whittington Health NHS Foundation Trust;

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust;

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust;

North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group;

Five councils: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington;

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust;

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust;

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust;

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust;

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust;

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust;

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust;

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Barnet Federated GPs CIC;

Camden Health Evolution, known as CHE GP Federation;

Haverstock Healthcare, Federation of Camden GP practices;

Enfield GP Federation;

Federated4Health (The Pan Haringey GP Federation);

Islington GP Federation;

London Borough of Barnet;

London Borough of Camden;

London Borough of Enfield;

London Borough of Haringey; and

London Borough of Islington.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3: Physiotherapy Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121291 - Paediatric services
  • 85142100 - Physiotherapy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKI - London
Main site or place of performance

London

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Physiotherapists will provide a service to children in clinics, in their homes, in schools and in other community settings as needed. Children with a range of specific and complex needs are seen for assessment, advice and intervention as required. Specific assessments are carried out in schools to evaluate if a student can negotiate their environment safely and independently in order to access all aspects of their education.

Advice and exercise programs are provided to families and schools. Children are seen for therapy sessions when they have the potential to improve with therapy or to prevent deterioration in function. Training sessions are carried out with education staff when required. Physiotherapists contribute to EHCPs and will follow the local NHS providers packages of care based on need.

Participating Authorities include:

The Whittington Health NHS Foundation Trust;

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust;

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust;

North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group;

Five councils: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington;

Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust;

Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust;

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust;

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust;

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust;

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust;

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust;

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust;

Barnet Federated GPs CIC;

Camden Health Evolution, known as CHE GP Federation;

Haverstock Healthcare, Federation of Camden GP practices;

Enfield GP Federation;

Federated4Health (The Pan Haringey GP Federation);

Islington GP Federation;

London Borough of Barnet;

London Borough of Camden;

London Borough of Enfield;

London Borough of Haringey; and

London Borough of Islington.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

Accelerated procedure

Justification:

The Authority has elected to follow an Accelerated Open Procedure for this procurement exercise in order to support the timely delivery of this care. Funding has been made available for a limited time only and initial work is planned to begin in October 2021, so time is of the essence and therefore this requirement is urgent. For the avoidance of doubt, the form of tender will be conducted in accordance with the EC Treaty based principles of, inter alia, transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination.

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

4 November 2021

Local time

10:00am

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

4 November 2021

Local time

10:00am


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic payment will be used

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court, Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 20794760000

Country

United Kingdom