Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Stockport N H S Foundation Trust
Stepping Hill Hospital,Poplar Grove
STOCKPORT
SK27JE
Contact
Susan Rigby
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone
+44 1614192043
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
NHS Organisation Data Service
RWJ
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Elective Outsourcing Contract
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime
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: £400,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th October 2024.
Contract Details:
It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to:
Circle Health Group Limited.
There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract, however the contract value for the initial period may be up to £400,000
The contract will run from 1st November 2024 up to 31st March 2025.
Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria:
Quality and Innovation - The supplier is able to provide a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to provide the service from the contract start date.
Value - The supplier is able to deliver the required services within national guidance and the available budget. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide similar services in the past.
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe an effective outsourced service can be provided.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The service provider has capacity to be able to support the FT in meeting national standards and is able to provide capacity and appointment times outside of typical Monday-Friday core office hours which will enable patients greater choice and flexibility, improving uptake of appointments by patients.
Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the services, and will enable patients to be seen sooner and avoiding further deterioration in their clinical condition.
No conflicts of interest have been declared.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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 an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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
15 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
Circle Health Group Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
02164270
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport
Country
United Kingdom