Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2WB
UK
Contact person: Chris Hannon
E-mail: chris.hannon@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Provision of ED Primary Care Stream (GP Onsite Services)
Reference number: PROC.01.0037
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of an ED (Emergency Dept) Primary Care Streaming service on behalf of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process. <br/><br/>A significant proportion of self-attending patients present to the Emergency Departments (ED) at UHB with conditions that are able to manage within primary care. Whilst measures are in place to re-direct many of these patients back into primary care are in action, there is always likely to be the need for provision of primary care services.<br/><br/>The successful provider will:<br/><br/>• see patients after initial nurse navigation into the primary care stream, working alongside the ED team to see the right patient, in the right place, first time.<br/><br/>• have access to bedside and point of care testing as per national UTC specification, including Blood glucose testing, urine dip, pregnancy testing, ECG, venous blood gas testing which includes Haemoglobin, lactate and electrolytes. Where same day radiology imaging is felt to be required, access to plain film imaging is available, any other modality would be via discussion with the ED consultant.<br/><br/>• review patients across the full age spectrum.<br/><br/>• not be expected to see patients presenting with an injury.<br/><br/>• be able to refer as per in the primary care to any receiving specialty using standard referral into Trust processes.<br/><br/>• deal with any patient complaints or reported incidents in the first instance with the ED ‘consultant of the day’ maintaining ownership of any significant incidents etc.<br/><br/>The staffing model of the successful provider can consist of a combination of doctors and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP), but as a minimum should include one doctor (GP) on site at any one time.<br/><br/>The contract shall be for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.<br/><br/>The contract shall be awarded by hospital site as individual lots as follows:<br/><br/>Lot 1 Queen Elizabeth Hospital<br/>Lot 2 Birmingham Heartlands Hospital<br/>Lot 3 Good Hope Hospital<br/><br/>Bidders may submit for one or more lots
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 1 Queen Elizabeth Hospital
II.2.1) Title
4. Lot 1 Queen Elizabeth Hospital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2WB
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of an ED Primary Care Streaming Service on behalf of the: <br/>Queen Eliabeth Hospital, Edfgbaston<br/>University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2025
End:
31/08/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods
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: Lot 2 Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
II.2.1) Title
5. Lot 2 Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green, Birmingham B9 5SS
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of an ED Primary Care Streaming Service on behalf of the: <br/>Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green<br/>University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2025
End:
31/08/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to Extend Contract
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods.
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: Lot 3 Good Hope Hospital
II.2.1) Title
6. Lot 3 Good Hope Hospital
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RR
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of an ED Primary Care Streaming Service on behalf of the:<br/>Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield<br/>University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/09/2025
End:
31/08/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to Extend
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further 2 x 12 month periods
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
28/04/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
28/04/2025
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Via the ATAMIS e-Tendering portal.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Bidders may submit an offer for one or more lots by expressing an interest to this opportunity by registering on the ATAMIS e-Tendering portal.<br/><br/>To register, click on the following link:<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>To express an interest to this opportunity, look for Contract Reference: C350178 and download and access the Tender Documents.<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/?searchtype=Projects
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham
B15 2GW
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/03/2025