Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Contact
Jess Ward
contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
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
QEH Intermediate Care Beds
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33192120 - Hospital beds
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality to be used to facilitate hospital discharge (step-down) and to support admission avoidance (step up). The full service specification is for a minimum of 30 beds.
Key Criteria:
1. The provider organisation has the required capability (experience, expertise etc.) and space/premises to deliver the required service in line with the specification.
2. The provider can fulfill the full requirements of the service specification within the financial envelope of the contract.
3. The provider is committed to working with partners in the local health system e.g. QEH, Home First Hub, Virtual Ward etc. to support discharge and enhance patient care.
4. The provider has employment procedures and policies in line with NHS requirements, providing fair terms and conditions which support equality or opportunity within the workforce and supports a diverse workforce.
5. The geographical location of the provider premises is within the area defined within the service specification (within 3 miles of QEH).
The Trust has explored options available and intends to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.
The initial contract will be for 30 months from 01/10/2024 - to 31/03/2027.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 September 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.
Decision makers are Carly West-Burnham (Director of Strategy and Transformation) & Simon Illingworth (Chief Operating Officer).
The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.