Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Dukes Court, Duke Street
Woking
GU215BH
Contact
Maggie Czapiewska
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ26 - East Surrey
NHS Organisation Data Service
QXU
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.surreyheartlands.org/nhs-surrey-heartlands-board
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
Stroke Rehabilitation Beds - East Surrey
Reference number
Stroke Rehabilitation Beds - April 24 - QEF
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This service relates to the provision of consultant led, community stroke rehabilitation, and forms part of the stroke pathway.
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB commissions 6 inpatient rehabilitation stroke beds for adults (18 years) registered with an East Surrey GP at Queen Elizabeth Foundation Neuro Rehabilitation Services (QEF).
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: £1,600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service relates to the provision of consultant led, community stroke rehabilitation, and forms part of the stroke pathway.
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB commissions 6 inpatient rehabilitation stroke beds for adults (18 years) registered with an East Surrey GP at Queen Elizabeth Foundation Neuro Rehabilitation Services (QEF).
The contract has been awarded to QEF, the existing provider, following Direct Award Process C.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be £1.6m over the 2-year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026.
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
Price - 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) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
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
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 March 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
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Care and Rehabilitation Centre - Neuro Rehabilitation, Woodlands Road
Leatherhead
KT22 0BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ26 - East Surrey
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
251051
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: £1,600,000
Lowest offer: £1,600,000 / Highest offer: £1,700,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Details of the award decision makers:
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB Commissioning, Commercial and Contracting Board.
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB Executive.
No identified conflicts of interest.
Against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria, QEF has demonstrated expertise and is anticipated to continue doing so. Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria and the breakdown of Key Criteria weighting in relation to this service for the purposes of awarding a contract under Direct Award C is detailed below:
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 30%
• This service provides multi-disciplinary input and support,critical to the recovery and experience of the patient.
• This provider forms part of a cohesive system partnership between providers, allowing wide opportunities for stroke survivors to reach their rehabilitation potential.
• The provider utilises existing community assets, transport services and community and voluntary services.
• Through regular meetings with partners the service reduces duplication and supports the sustainability of local services.
• This provider contributes at the weekly Medically Fit For Discharge meeting.
Quality and innovation 20%
• QEF has consistently maintained a service of the highest quality for stroke survivors, meeting the ICBs requirement for quality and safety.
• Patients receive a structured, personalised and seamless service that enables them to feel supported through their rehabilitation.
• This provider continually fulfils all quality requirements.
• This provider is an integral member of the Local Stroke Working Group.
• Provider delivers the Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation specification
Value 20%
• The provider ensures an ability to utilise funding to maximise benefits to stroke survivors.
• The service ensures individualised needs and preferences are met where it will benefit stroke survivors most, while also offering excellent value for money and delivering on outcomes.
• A tailored service adds value to individuals and the system, providing a crucial prevention aspect of care to support whole system efficiency around the use of resources.
• Funds will continue to be utilised efficiently and effectively to deliver a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective service.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 20%
• The provider demonstrates all provision of service is accessible to all patients who are eligible for the service.
• The service is available to all patients registered to an East Surrey GP who have experienced a stroke and whose rehabilitation meets the criteria for admission. Referral and admission to QEF is made in consultation with patients and family/carers ensuring all rehabilitation options in the community are explored to ensure the right rehabilitation outcome.
• QEF work with acute hospitals to ensure a timely referral and admission from stroke units to QEF rehabilitation.
• QEF work closely with the community Early Supported Discharge team to enable timely discharge and step down from inpatient rehabilitation to meet onward rehabilitation needs.
Social value 10%
• QEF is an active organisation in the local community through its charity status
• The organisation provides local recruitment and training opportunities.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB
Woking
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHSE
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom