Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
Contact
Ali Babu
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
RWE
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/
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
PSR – (C&C) Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital - Bone Donation
Reference number
C308442
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C for Bone Donation services - Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital
The value of the contract is - £0.00, the value has been inputted as 1.00 for recognition in FTS.
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: £1
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provider Selection Regime direct award C for bone donation services through Nuffield Health Leicester hospital.
Services to be provided from 01/04/2024 until 31/03/2027 with the possibility to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). The total lifetime value of this contract is anticipated to be £0.00.
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 Contract 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 04/10/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under 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
1 April 2024
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
NUFFIELD HEALTH CARE LIMITED
Epsom Gateway, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL
Epsom
KT18 5AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
National registration number
01279419
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: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The award 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 Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representation by providers must be made to decision makers by 04/10/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The following decision makers were involved in this award -
Jade Mall, Assistant Contracts Manager
Nicola Coleman, Leicester Bone & Tissue Bank General Manager
Daniel Bromley, Category Manager
Ali Babu, Procurement Graduate
There were no declared conflicts of interest.
The decision was made upon the following criteria. -
Quality and Innovation - The current provider is audited internally by the Bone Bank on a yearly basis. Trainng is updated and provided where needed. The provider is inspected every two years by the Human Tissue Authority. Regular discussions / presentations held between Service Manager/Quality Lead and Service provider to make sure service is running smoothly and to identify and area that needs improvement.
Value - The supplier does not charge any fees for this service
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - While the LBTB supply the provider with the required equipment (Freezers, consumables etc.) as agreed as part of the specification, the provider is supplying the space and staffing to run the satelite service. They provide a 24/7 service which allows the Trust access to the samples whenever they are required - Provider is located only 20 minutes away from the Leicester Glenfield Hospital site by car, where the service is centrally managed. As LBTB manage the equipment, we are able to ensure continuity of service can remain.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - While the LBTB supply the provider with the required equipment (Freezers, consumables etc.) as agreed as part of the specification, the provider is supplying the space and staffing to run the satelite service. They provide a 24/7 service which allows the Trust access to the samples whenever they are required - Provider is located only 20 minutes away from the Leicester Glenfield Hospital site by car, where the service is centrally managed.
Social Value - Provider is located just 20 minutes away from the Leicester Glenfield Hospital site by car, where the service is centrally managed, allowing much lower impact on the environment than suppliers based further away. As the provider is based in Leicester, the staff hired to oversee the contract from their side will be local, allowing for a positive impact on the local economy.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Leicester
LE1 6WW
sarah.holliehead@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom