Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Contact
Nicky Keeble
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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
Hearing aid support services across Somerset Care Homes
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hearing aid support services across Somerset Care Homes
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: £46,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Care homes across Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of hearing aid support services across Somerset Care Homes:
To provide a high quality accessible NHS hearing aid aftercare to care home residents, their visitors and staff.
To enable support for continued hearing aid use.
To provide hearing screening checks for people with undiagnosed hearing loss.
To provide information on hearing loss and the effects of hearing loss.
To support communication needs by providing timely signposting to support/rehabilitation services and groups.
To support care home staff to help their residents with their hearing loss.;
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process. The approximate life time value of the contract is £46,000.00
This is a new service with a new provider.
The service will be delivered for a period of 12 months from 13 Jan 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
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 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 decision makers by 9 Jan 2025. 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
27 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DEAF PEOPLE (RNID)
Brightfield Business Hub Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6XU
Peterborough
PE2 6XU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH1 - East Anglia
National registration number
00454169
Internet address
http://actiononhearingloss.org.uk
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: £46,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £46,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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 9 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The decision-maker is the Programme Director – Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Programme, Somerset ICS Diagnostics Lead.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
The highest weighting was attributed to the the value of the contract due to the limited financial envelope for this service, all other elements had equal weightings.
The RNID were chosen as the provider due to their ability to deliver the contract within budget and having a proven track record of successfully delivering the service for a number of other NHS Trusts. RNID is also a nationally recognised charity supporting people with hearing loss.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom