Section one: Contracting authority/entity
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
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).
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-040337
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.2) Other additional information
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 the new contract will replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will novate the contract to the supervising Trusts, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
Lot 1
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
Lot 2
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
Lot 3
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 is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.