Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England South West
BRISTOL
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
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
NHS England South West Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil and Frome
Reference number
PR002243
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England South West (The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
Satellite dialysis refers to the provision of dialysis treatment in smaller, community-based facilities that operate as extensions of larger hospital dialysis units. These centres are strategically located closer to where patients live, reducing travel time and making treatment more accessible and convenient for those with chronic kidney disease. Satellite units offer a less clinical and more patient-friendly environment, whilst clinical responsibility remains overseen by a specialist Trust. Units are staffed with skilled nurses and technicians and play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for patients by providing essential, life-sustaining treatment closer to home.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil and Frome contract is due to expire on 31st May 2026. NHS England South West has proposed that a new contract should replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will look to novate the contract to the supervising Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
The procurement is divided into 3 lots, as per the original procurement.
Lot 1 - Taunton and Bridgewater
Lot 2 - Yeovil
Lot 3 - Frome
All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process.
After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £12,661,529.34
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Taunton and Bridgewater
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton and Bridgewater contract is due to expire on 31st May 2026. NHS England South West has proposed that a new contract should replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will look to novate the contract to the supervising Trust, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process.
After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
The contract term for the Taunton and Bridgewater lot will be 1 year and 5 months, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st August 2026 with a total contract value of £3,571,898.22
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: 0 / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Yeovil
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services -Yeovil contract is due to expire on 31st May 2026. NHS England South West has proposed that a new contract should replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will look to novate the contract to the supervising Trust, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process.
After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
The contract term for the Yeovil lot will be 4 years and 6 months, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 30th September 2029 with a total contract value of £6,954,059.52
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: 0 / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Frome
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Frome contract is due to expire on 31st May 2026. NHS England South West has proposed that a new contract should replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will look to novate the contract to the supervising Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process.
After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.
The contract term for the Frome lot will be 2 years, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2027 with a total contract value of £2,135,571.60
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: 0 / Weighting: 0
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 27th 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: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PR002243
Lot No
1
Title
Taunton and Bridgewater
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 December 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
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
Sutton in Ashfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
03353201
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,571,898.22
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PR002243
Lot No
2
Title
Yeovil
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 December 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
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
Sutton in Ashfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
03353201
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,954,059.52
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PR002243
Lot No
3
Title
Frome
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
13 December 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
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
Sutton in Ashfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Companies House
03353201
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,135,571.50
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The decision to award this contract in line with direct award process C was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria:
- Quality and innovation
- Value
- Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
- Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
- Social value
The criteria were not weighted differently as they were deemed equally important for this service.
Assessment of the provider was based on evidence available through their existing contract with NHS England South West.
The decision was approved by the following governance meetings:
• Performance Delivery and Quality Group
• Specialised Commissioning Oversight Group
• Joint Directors Group
• Joint Specialised Services Committee
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 decision makers by 23:59 27th 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 Engalnd
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom