Tender

Provision of Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Services - HUTH

  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

F01: Prior information notice (call for competition)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-032299

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04a6d9

Published 8 October 2024, 4:28pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

Contact

Neil Dodds

Email

neil.dodds1@nhs.net

Telephone

+44 1723236139

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.hey.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.hey.nhs.uk

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 Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Services - HUTH

Reference number

C311706

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85121231 - Cardiology services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Provision of Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Services - HUTH
Using the PSR regulations Most Suitable Provider process the Trust will award a contract for outsourced cardiology services in the local geographical area of the Trust.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121231 - Cardiology services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Main site or place of performance

Local area to Trust sites.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Humber Health Partnership intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider process for the provision of EP Cath lab services. The intention of this notice is so providers who can deliver this service are able to express their interest. Only providers who are able to deliver the facilities and staff to undertake specialist Electrophysiology (EP) cath lab work will be considered. This is a key requirement.

The cohort of patients to be treated are those under the care of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as such providers must be able to accommodate this locally.

Some of the different type of investigations needed, but not limited to, are:
- Electrophysiology Studies
- Ablation
- Cardioversion
- Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation
- Implantable Loop Recorder

All staff who work under the provider must possess the appropriate qualification/certification, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and possess prior NHS experience. All patients need to be treated in line with accepted national standards and NICE guidance. Reports/scans will need to be provided and contain a full data set, with the provider upholding GBDP regulations.

Consumables such as devices will be supplied by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

CPV Code 85121231-1 Cardiology Services

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

6

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice (Most Suitable Provider procedure). 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.

Award Decision Makers – Head of Contracting and Commissioning and Cardiology Senior Management


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

Provider must be able to demonstrate appropriate professional registrations and suitably qualified, experienced and vetted staff.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

List and brief description of selection criteria

Provider may be required to provide audited accounts and financial statements as may be deemed suitable by the Trust to demonstrate adequate financial and economic standing and resources to be able to deliver the services as required throughout the contract term.

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

List and brief description of selection criteria

All staff who work under the provider must possess the appropriate qualification/certification, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and possess prior NHS experience. All patients need to be treated in line with accepted national standards and NICE guidance. Reports/scans will need to be provided and contain a full data set, with the provider upholding GBDP regulations.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted 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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest

Date

23 October 2024

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice (Most Suitable Provider procedure). 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.

Award Decision Makers – Head of Contracting and Commissioning and Cardiology Senior Management

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Email

internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/