Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB
QJ2
The Council House, Corporation Street
DERBY
UK
E-mail: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://joinedupcarederbyshire.co.uk/derbyshire-integrated-care-board/
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
Community Eye Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Standard contract for Community Eye Services.
Provision of services under trial for an 18 month period to gather robust data and evidence and review models of delivery for future commissioning of these services: Glaucoma Repeat Readings, OHT & suspected COAG/progression monitoring Service, Community Urgent Eye Service (MECS) and Post-Operative Cataract Follow-up under Trial.
Previous legacy arrangements require consideration over this time period to ensure that Derby & Derbyshire ICB and Glossop area align. This period will enable a review of services models and fees and encompass requisite procurement processes.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
801 999.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF1
Main site or place of performance:
ICB Address below however the services are delivered by a range of Community Optometrists within the ICB area.
NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB
Council House, First Floor
Corporation Street
Derby Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 by 2 May 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Representations should be sent: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net
Award Decision Makers: Primary Care Sub Group
Conflicts of Interest: Nil identified by the Decision Makers and evidenced within the minutes of the meeting.
Key criteria was assessed and included Quality, Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Social value. The provider was also considered as having continued ability to meet basic award criteria: Suitability to pursue a particular activity, Economic and financial standing and Technical and professional ability.
In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, they are acknowledged to be established providers, known to other stakeholders, which was considered beneficial given continued pressures on the healthcare system and the importance of retaining balance and familiarity locally to ensure stability. Proportionality was also a consideration for the service award, which is for 18 months (1 April 2024 to 30 September 2025) to gather requisite activity data to determine future service need, consideration of service models and pathways, which would lead to a long term service being procured thereafter.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: Primary Eyecare Services is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
/ Weighting: 100
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
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 02/05/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Primary Eyecare Services
06722353
Manchester
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 801 999.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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 by 2 May 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Representations should be sent: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net
Award Decision Makers: Primary Care Sub Group
Conflicts of Interest: Nil identified by the Decision Makers and evidenced within the minutes of the meeting.
Key criteria was assessed and included Quality, Innovation, Value, Integration, Collaboration, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, Social value. The provider was also considered as having continued ability to meet basic award criteria: Suitability to pursue a particular activity, Economic and financial standing and Technical and professional ability.
In addition to meeting the criteria listed above, they are acknowledged to be established providers, known to other stakeholders, which was considered beneficial given continued pressures on the healthcare system and the importance of retaining balance and familiarity locally to ensure stability. Proportionality was also a consideration for the service award, which is for 18 months (1 April 2024 to 30 September 2025) to gather requisite activity data to determine future service need, consideration of service models and pathways, which would lead to a long term service being procured thereafter.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Derby & Derbyshire ICB
Derby
UK
E-mail: ddicb.optometry@nhs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/04/2024