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.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
- 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality
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: £4,000,000
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.
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 16/10/2024 - to 31/03/2027.
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
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure
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 15th October 2024. 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: Yes
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
3 October 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
Athena Care Homes (UK) Limited
Unit 5 Russel House Southfields Business Park Hornsby Way Laindon Essex
Laindon
SS15 6TF
Telephone
+44 7731980897
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH37 - Essex Thames Gateway
Internet address
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: £4,000,000
Lowest offer: £4,000,000 / Highest offer: £4,000,000 taken into consideration
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 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 15th October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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).
Contact:
Any written representations should be made to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust at this email address: contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Country
United Kingdom