Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,
Exeter
EX25AZ
Contact
Tracey Kerslake
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK4 - Devon
NHS Organisation Data Service
QJK
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Antipsychotic Medication Review and Monitoring
Reference number
QJK-UA-APRM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of medication reviews and prescribing and management of antipsychotic medications.
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: £64,750
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK4 - Devon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of a contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon ICB sought to procure a psychiatric led service that will provide drug safety monitoring and the prescribing of antipsychotic medications in accordance with NICE guidelines for the contract term of 1 year from 08 July 2025. This contract is being awarded under an Urgent Award Process.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: to address immediate risks to safety and quality of care / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: to address immediate risk to safety and quality of care / Weighting: 100
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
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority
Explanation:
To secure an appropriate medication reviews and monitoring service for patients who require anti-psychotic medication whilst a service is secured for this cohort of patients following notice being received on the previous arrangements.
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
Contract No
QJK-UA-25-APM
Title
Antipsychotic Medication Reviews and Monitoring
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 July 2025
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
La Tahzan
S6- Enterprise House, Courtaulds Way,
Coventry
CV6 5NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service
U2S3K
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: £64,750
Total value of the contract/lot: £64,750
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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 contract was awarded to ensure the on-going review and monitoring of patients requiring antipsychotic medication whilst a longer term solution for this cohort of patients is secured. No conflicts of interest were identified for those involved in the decision making process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,
Exeter
EX2 5AZ
Country
United Kingdom