Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Contact
Christine Cummings
christine.cummings@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI62 - Croydon
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Integrated ENT Service (Community) within Croydon
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To provide ENT Services in a community setting in Croydon
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: £2,643,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
Main site or place of performance
Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road, Croydon, CR0 0YE
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of the service is to provide a single point of access for all ENT and audiological referrals that results in a consistent approach to triage and streamlining service provision reducing duplication to ensure patients are booked for ‘the right care, in the right place, the first time’.
The Contracting Authority are intending to award a contract to the existing provider following the PSR Direct Award C Process.
Contract period - 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
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 6th June 2025 (10 days following publication of intention to award notice)]. 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
14 May 2025
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
Communitas Clinics Ltd.
83 Brigstock Road
Croydon
CR7 7JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
06329434
Internet address
http://www.communitasclinics.com
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £2,643,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,643,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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 6th June 2025 (10 days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.
Any written representations must be sent to christine.cummings@stgeorges.nhs.uk
The award decision was approved by Contracting Authority via Trust Board.
The Contracting Authority completed a review of the key criteria utilising the Service & Provider Assessment Tool. The provider was able to satisfy of the key criteria identified.
No conflicts of interest were declared.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road, Tooting
London
SW17 0QT
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
Country
United Kingdom