Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England North West Commissioning Region
C/O NHS ENGLAND, 1W09, 1ST FLOOR, QUARRY HOUSE, QUARRY HILL
LEEDS
LS2 7UA
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD - North West (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
Y62
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/
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
Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
Reference number
North West Public Health Section 7A: Provision of Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services for the following localities:
1. Lancashire, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington
2. Blackburn with Darwen
3. South Cumbria
4. Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh
5. Cheshire West and Chester
This service targets patients accessing Substance Misuse services in the above localities. The contract is activity based and a tariff of £15.00 is paid per vaccination administered.
The contracts are activity based and a tariff (£15.00) is paid per vaccination administered. The Lots are as follows:
1. Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington: £6,900
2. Blackburn with Darwen: £1,500
3. South Cumbria: £1,500
4. Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh: £3,000
5. Cheshire West and Chester: £1,500
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £14,400
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £6,900. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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 lifetime value of the contract is £6,900.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Blackburn with Darwen
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Blackburn and Darwen. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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 lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Cumbria
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across South Cumbria. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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 lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £3,000. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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 lifetime value of the contract is £3,000.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cheshire West and Chester
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Cheshire West and Chester. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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 lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care. / Weighting: 100%
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 contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Provision of Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Change, Grow, Live
rd Floor North West Suite, Tower Point 44 North Road, Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
TBC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delphi Medical
Centenary Court, Croft Street, Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 2ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
TBC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Humankind
Inspiration House, Unit 22 Bowburn North Industrial Estate
Durham
DH6 5PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
TBC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Are With You
Part Lower Ground Floor. Gate House, 1-3 St Johns Square
London
EC1M 4DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
TBC
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Via
18 Dartmouth Street
London
SW1H 9BL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD - North West (England)
Companies House
TBC
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: £6,900
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,900
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.
Regulation 14 has been applied because the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the relevant authority.
The contracts are activity based and a tariff (£15.00) is paid per vaccination administered. The providers are as follows:
1. Change, Grow, Live £6,900
2. Delphi Medical: £1,500
3. Humankind: £1,500
4. We Are With You: £3,000
5. Via: £1,500
Regional Director of Commissioning
Interim Regional Director of S7a Public Health Commissioning
There were no conflicts of interest identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England North West Commissioning Region
LEEDS
Country
United Kingdom