Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
Provision of a Community Aural Microsuction Service
Reference number
NW202468
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board seeks competitive offers for the provision of community (clinic and domically) aural microsuction to patients aged 10+ registered with a Norfolk and Waveney GP.
The aim of the service is to provide a community ear clearance service to manage patients
according to pathway thresholds.
To reduce the number of unnecessary referrals to secondary care.
To perform the agreed services within the specified timeframes from
receipt of referral to discharge to referrers.
To monitor demand and ensure appropriate capacity for the service.
To encourage patient self-management and reduce routine follow-ups
where not clinically indicated.
To be delivered in manner that aligns and supports objectives outlined
in the Norfolk and Waveney ICB Clinical Strategy:
This contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The anticipated annual contract value is £602235 per annum.
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C303236.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,011,175
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
Norfolk and Waveney
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of this project is to commission community microsuction services for Norfolk and Waveney ICS in response to existing contract arrangements for service delivery cease 30 September 2024,
As part of the procurement the ICB will take the opportunity to revise the existing contract and associated schedules creating a standardised contract for commissioning against.
The key aims and objectives include the following:
To provide a community ear clearance service to manage patients according to pathway thresholds.
To reduce the number of unnecessary referrals to secondary care.
To perform the agreed services within the specified timeframes from receipt of referral to discharge to referrers.
To monitor demand and ensure appropriate capacity for the service.
To encourage patient self-management and reduce routine follow-ups where not clinically indicated.
To be delivered in manner that aligns and supports objectives outlined in the Norfolk and Waveney ICB Clinical Strategy:
Objective 1: See me as a whole person.
Objective 2: Be one high quality resilient service.
Objective 3: Reduce long waiting times.
Objective 4: Act early to improve health.
Objective 5: Be reliable.
Objective 6: Tackling health inequalities.
Outcomes:
Patients have a positive experience.
Care is delivered in a convenient community care setting.
Alleviate pressure on primary and secondary healthcare services by providing an alternative, community-based option for ear care.
Patients accepted and treated within the specified timeframes.
Patients leave empowered with the knowledge to self-manage where appropriate.
Staff trained to appropriate clinical and professional.
This contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The anticipated annual contract value is £602235 per annum.
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C303236.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,011,175
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
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: Yes
Description of options
This contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. 1. The value is £602,235 per annum, £ 1,806,705 over the initial 3-year period or £ 3,011,175 over the maximum 5 years.
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
Open procedure
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-023115
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 September 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 December 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 October 2024
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom