Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Arden and GEM CSU
Cross O Cliff Court
Bracebridge Heath
LN4 2HN
UK
E-mail: David.Heason@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS England Community Cytology- Outreach Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Arden and Greater East Midlands commissioning support unit (Arden&GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS England — Midlands and East (West Midlands) (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver community cytology outreach services across Sandwell, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1 - Sandwell
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG37
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England is responsible for the commissioning of the NHS Cervical screening programme, in accordance with the section 7A (public health functions) agreement. The programme aims to reduce morbidity and mortality through early detection and effective clinical management of cervical abnormalities by delivering a systematic, quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible women. High and equitable coverage of the population is required to ensure maximum programme effectiveness.
Cervical screening coverage has been steadily declining and is now well below the national target of =80 %. There are differences in coverage across Local authority areas across the West Midlands with Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Coventry having consistently lower coverage than neighbouring areas.
NHS England commissions cervical screening services from GP practices, each of whom provide the service for their registered population eligible for the service. Historically, women have also had access to cervical screening at sexual health clinics through provision by Primary Care Trusts. However, following changes to commissioning arrangements, responsibility for sexual health services transferred to local authorities.
NHS England is now seeking to re-instate cervical screening in the community and commission an enhanced service on previous arrangements as an alternative option to GP provision. The aim of the service will be to increase cervical screening access and coverage for women in the West Midlands by providing additional testing in established settings. The service will focus on lower coverage areas in the West Midlands.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2 - Wolverhampton
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG39
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England is responsible for the commissioning of the NHS Cervical screening programme, in accordance with the section 7A (public health functions) agreement. The programme aims to reduce morbidity and mortality through early detection and effective clinical management of cervical abnormalities by delivering a systematic, quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible women. High and equitable coverage of the population is required to ensure maximum programme effectiveness.
Cervical screening coverage has been steadily declining and is now well below the national target of =80 %. There are differences in coverage across Local Authority areas across the West Midlands with Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Coventry having consistently lower coverage than neighbouring areas.
NHS England commissions cervical screening services from GP practices, each of whom provide the service for their registered population eligible for the service. Historically, women have also had access to cervical screening at sexual health clinics through provision by Primary Care Trusts. However, following changes to commissioning arrangements, responsibility for sexual health services transferred to local authorities.
NHS England is now seeking to re-instate cervical screening in the community and commission an enhanced service on previous arrangements as an alternative option to GP provision. The aim of the service will be to increase cervical screening access and coverage for women in the West Midlands by providing additional testing in established settings. The service will focus on lower coverage areas in the West Midlands.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3 - Sandwell
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG33
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England is responsible for the commissioning of the NHS Cervical screening programme, in accordance with the section 7A (public health functions) agreement. The programme aims to reduce morbidity and mortality through early detection and effective clinical management of cervical abnormalities by delivering a systematic, quality assured population-based screening programme for eligible women. High and equitable coverage of the population is required to ensure maximum programme effectiveness.
Cervical screening coverage has been steadily declining and is now well below the national target of =80 %. There are differences in coverage across Local Authority areas across the West Midlands with Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Coventry having consistently lower coverage than neighbouring areas.
NHS England commissions cervical screening services from GP practices, each of whom provide the service for their registered population eligible for the service. Historically, women have also had access to cervical screening at sexual health clinics through provision by Primary Care Trusts. However, following changes to commissioning arrangements, responsibility for sexual health services transferred to local authorities.
NHS England is now seeking to re-instate cervical screening in the community and commission an enhanced service on previous arrangements as an alternative option to GP provision. The aim of the service will be to increase cervical screening access and coverage for women in the West Midlands by providing additional testing in established settings. The service will focus on lower coverage areas in the West Midlands.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Sandwell
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
02/04/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Modality Partnership
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Wolverhampton
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/04/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 250 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Coventry
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Arden and GEM CSU
Bracebridge Heath
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/04/2018