Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
NHS England South West - Co-production Coordination and Additional Specialist Trauma Counselling Capacity for Adults Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence in Avon & Somerset
Reference number
C303561
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma.
This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes.
The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months and will commence from 1st April 2025. The total contract value is £476,325 over the 4 years and 6 months.
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
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: £476,325
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma.
This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes.
Scope: Co-production coordination
The provider will develop the pathway's embedded co-production model ensuring that service users and people with lived experience are at the heart of decision making and service delivery across the region, which will be led by experienced co-production professional/s.
o Lead on the design, delivery and analysis of engagement, consultation and coproduction opportunities.
o Develop and deliver relevant policies, procedures, and project approaches for co-production work.
o Recruit relevant stakeholders for co-production activities (both survivors and professionals).
o Provide ongoing trauma-informed wellbeing and engagement support to survivors.
o Facilitate inclusive spaces where all stakeholders are valued and can work together as equals.
Scope: Additional specialist trauma counselling capacity
The provider will build upon existing provision in the Avon and Somerset pathway to address specific barriers to support, expand the current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and address accessibility issues.
o Address specific barriers to support or access needs for clients with multiple complex needs. This may include reimbursement of transport costs or interpreter provision.
o Expand current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and processing such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
o Identify and address accessibility for communities currently under-represented in referral demographics (linked to the work of the co-production element).
o Waiting Well - enhance early intervention support for clients on waiting lists, with a particular focus on ensuring this support is equally accessible across all areas and service providers.
The services will be for people aged 18 and over.
A notice was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work.
To express an interest, providers were required to complete and submit a short Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire through the Atamis portal.
Only 1 expression of interest was received, from Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS).
A Request for Information (RfI) was sent to them seeking the return of further information to support the Commissioners assessment.
After conducting an assessment, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS South West is content that the they will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months and will commence from 1st April 2025. The total contract value is £476,325 over the 4 years and 6 months.
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
This is an existing service being awarded to an existing provider.
This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 5
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 a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Tuesday 10th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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
26 November 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
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS)
Royal Oak House Royal Oak Avenue
Bristol
BS1 4GB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1126682
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: £476,325
Total value of the contract/lot: £476,325
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with the Most Suitable Provider Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on an assured/not assured basis, with the below weightings.
- Quality and innovation (25%)
- Value (5%)
- Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (30%)
- Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (30%)
- Social value (10%)
The percentages illustrate the relative importance of these criteria associated with the delivery of these services.
Assessment of the provider was based on the evidence available through their existing contract with NHS England South West, as well as further information that was requested as part of the MSP process.
Award decisions have been recommended by the NHS England Health & Justice Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy Commissioner. Award decisions have been made by the NHS England South West System Oversight & Co-ordination Leadership Team, with key decision makers being
Managing Director - System Commissioning Development, Director of Commissioning Finance, Director of Collaborative Commissioning.
No conflicts of interest were declared.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Tuesday 10th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representations should be sent scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
London
Country
United Kingdom