Tender

Provision of Insourced Ophthalmology Services - HUTH

  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-037329

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04bcd4

Published 19 November 2024, 11:09am



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 Insourced Ophthalmology Services - HUTH

Reference number

C321228

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

PSR Competitive Procedure for the Provision of Insourced Ophthalmology Services - HUTH
CPV: 85121281-6 Ophthalmologist Services
Contract for the period 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 with option to extend for a further 3 months.
Estimated contract value £1,000,000 for the initial 12 month term (£1,250,000 inc. 3mth extension option).

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) plan to work in partnership with the provider to facilitate provision of additional Ophthalmology outpatient clinics in support of a focussed backlog clearance programme.

The supplier will provide appropriately qualified and experienced staff to support sub-specialty new and outpatient procedures (inc. follow-up patients) but maybe extended to support other areas if required. The staffing required will be appropriately qualified and experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists and support staff including Imaging Technicians, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Orthoptists and Optometrists.

HUTH will identify a cohort of Ophthalmology patients who require an outpatient appointment or procedure to be seen through the term of the contract.
The Supplier will source and provide sub-specialty consultants for the sessions, with any consultant requiring service approval in advance via a CV review. Patients will be reviewed in a face to face clinic, primarily on the Hull Royal Infirmary site.

2025/26 Activity - Ophthalmology Clinics 2025/26.
200 New Glaucoma Clinics = 2000 patients (3 clinician full days)
104 New Neuro Clinics = 832 patients (2 clinician full days + ad hoc Orthoptic support for 15 clinics)
104 New MR Clinics = 832 patients (1 clinician full day)
60 New VR Clinics = 480 patients (1 clinician full day)
60 New Oculoplastic Clinics = 480 patients (1 clinician full day)
50 YAG Clinics = 600 patients

Minimum requirement is 400 patient appointment per month in the variety of sub-specialties listed

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

two.2.3) Place of performance

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

Sites of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

PSR Competitive Procedure for the Provision of Insourced Ophthalmology Services - HUTH
CPV: 85121281-6 Ophthalmologist Services
Contract for the period 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 with option to extend for a further 3 months.
Estimated contract value £1,000,000 for the initial 12 month term (£1,250,000 inc. 3mth extension option).

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) plan to work in partnership with the provider to facilitate provision of additional Ophthalmology outpatient clinics in support of a focussed backlog clearance programme.

The supplier will provide appropriately qualified and experienced staff to support sub-specialty new and outpatient procedures (inc. follow-up patients) but maybe extended to support other areas if required. The staffing required will be appropriately qualified and experienced Consultant Ophthalmologists and support staff including Imaging Technicians, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Orthoptists and Optometrists.

HUTH will identify a cohort of Ophthalmology patients who require an outpatient appointment or procedure to be seen through the term of the contract.
The Supplier will source and provide sub-specialty consultants for the sessions, with any consultant requiring service approval in advance via a CV review. Patients will be reviewed in a face to face clinic, primarily on the Hull Royal Infirmary site.

2025/26 Activity - Ophthalmology Clinics 2025/26.
200 New Glaucoma Clinics = 2000 patients (3 clinician full days)
104 New Neuro Clinics = 832 patients (2 clinician full days + ad hoc Orthoptic support for 15 clinics)
104 New MR Clinics = 832 patients (1 clinician full day)
60 New VR Clinics = 480 patients (1 clinician full day)
60 New Oculoplastic Clinics = 480 patients (1 clinician full day)
50 YAG Clinics = 600 patients

Minimum requirement is 400 patient appointment per month in the variety of sub-specialties listed

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

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

Start date

1 April 2025

End date

31 March 2026

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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 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

All staff supplied must be suitably qualified with relevant NHS experience.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open 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 tenders or requests to participate

Date

20 December 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

23 December 2024

Local time

9:00am

Place

Atamis e-procurement portal


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Competitive Procedure. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

To register interest in this bid, please use this link to the Atamis e-procurement portal and register/log-in as a supplier: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
When logged in, search for C321228 and register your interest in this opportunity. You should then be able to access the ITT documents for full details of the requirements and how to submit your bid.

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

Email

internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/