Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2GW
Contact
Sophie Lilleyman
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
GP Spirometry Services
Reference number
PROC.102
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
GP Spirometry Services
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices
- 33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The contract is for the provision of GP Spirometry Services. The provider will be responsible for delivering assessment for diagnostics, therapy/ interventions & monitoring of respiratory conditions with the aim to increase activity and reduce wait list numbers and waiting times for patients.
The Authorities intention to to award the contract under the "Most Suitable Provider" Process under the Provider Selection Regime.
The term of the contract shall run from 21st January 2025 to 31st March 2025.
The anticipated maximum value of the contract is £100,000.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to approach 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 expressions of interest to be considered for the "most suitable provider". Assessment against the key criteria will occur and period of standstill will apply following an intention to award notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice services as an intention to approach under the PSR.
The award decision makers in respect of this process are:
Randeep Bains- General Manager Respiratory Medicine
Theresa Cunnington- Chief Respiratory Physiologist
Jodie Hunt- Service Lead Lung Function & Sleep
Conflicts of Interest Declarations have been received and no conflicts have been identified in respect of this process.
The Authority has proposed the following key criteria for providers to be assessed against:
KC1- Quality and Innovation
KC2- Value
KC3- Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability
KC4- Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice
KC5- Social Value
The rationale for this is based on the requirement for a quality service provision in line with Trust clinical governance, is affordable in the context of the Trust's financial recovery plan and can provide a flexible multi-site service to enable a seamless continuation of care and reduce inequalities of access for patients.
Project Reference: C321610
Providers wishing to be considered for the "most suitable provider" should express an interest in this process via the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis). Further details of the assessment criteria and specification is available on the opportunity.
On conclusion of this intention to approach notice, assessment of the key criteria will take place.