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Contract Award Notice

Procurement for the Provision of Gender Dysphoria Surgical Services to NHS England, NHS Scotland and

  • First published: 07 January 2020
  • Last modified: 07 January 2020
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS England South (National)
Authority ID:
AA76321
Publication date:
07 January 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Surgeons must be trained in onco-plastic breast surgery or be plastic surgeons with expertise in plastic surgery of the breast. The standard practice procedures that will be funded through the contract are:

— double incision technique,

— Peri-Areolar Technique,

— liposuction for the purpose of masculinising chest surgery,

— nipple re-positioning techniques, including pedicled flaps,

— free, full-thickness nipple grafting,

— modification of the nipple-areolar complex,

— dermal implant and nipple tattoo.

For the avoidance of doubt, feminising breast augmentation will not be funded through the contract.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS England South (National)

Bristol

UK

E-mail: scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net

NUTS: UKK12

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.england.nhs.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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

Procurement for the Provision of Gender Dysphoria Surgical Services to NHS England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales

Reference number: PR00214 – Surgical Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

NHS England and NHS Scotland seek bids from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver gender dysphoria surgical services. Services being procured are chest surgery (trans masculine), genital surgery (trans feminine) and genital surgery (trans masculine).

The services will be available to individuals eligible for NHS-funded care who are the commissioning responsibility of the NHS in England, Scotland or Wales — and who meet the eligibility criteria described in the service specification. Successful bidders will hold a single contract with NHS England for services provided to eligible patients who are the commissioning responsibility of NHS England, NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.

Contracts will be for an initial term of 5 years with a possible extension of any period up to a further 2 years as defined and at the discretion of the commissioner.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 107 100 000.00  EUR

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Surgeons must be trained in onco-plastic breast surgery or be plastic surgeons with expertise in plastic surgery of the breast. The standard practice procedures that will be funded through the contract are:

— double incision technique,

— Peri-Areolar Technique,

— liposuction for the purpose of masculinising chest surgery,

— nipple re-positioning techniques, including pedicled flaps,

— free, full-thickness nipple grafting,

— modification of the nipple-areolar complex,

— dermal implant and nipple tattoo.

For the avoidance of doubt, feminising breast augmentation will not be funded through the contract.

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

II.2.1) Title

Genital Surgery (Trans Feminine)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The standard practice procedures that will be provided for and funded by the contract consist of some or all of the following:

— penectomy,

— bilateral orchidectomy,

— vaginoplasty (various techniques),

— clitoroplasty,

— vulvoplasty,

— penectomy and orchidectomy — when they are performed simultaneously with the surgical interventions referred to above.

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

II.2.1) Title

Genital Surgery (Trans Masculine)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

UKC

UKD

UKE

UKF

UKG

UKH

UKI

UKJ

UKK

UKL

UKM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The standard practice procedures to be provided and funded by the contract are:

— phalloplasty (various types),

— metoidioplasty (with/without urethroplasty; with/without scrotoplasty),

— post-operative training in penile prosthesis use.

Funded only in conjunction with the above pathways:

— hysterectomy,

— bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy,

— vaginectomy,

— placement of penile prosthesis (various types),

— placement of testicular prosthesis (various types),

— glans sculpting.

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: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 118-289732

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114- Surgical Services

Title: Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aspen Healthcare

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull

UK

NUTS: UKE11

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nuffield Health

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ramsay Healthcare

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust

Truro

UK

NUTS: UKK3

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Chest Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Manchester

UK

NUTS: UKD33

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 18 200 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Genital Surgery (Trans Feminine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Aspen Healthcare

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 56 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Genital Surgery (Trans Feminine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 56 000 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Genital Surgery (Trans Feminine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nuffield Health

Surrey

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 56 000 000.00  EUR

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: PR002114 - Surgical Services

Title: Genital Surgery (Trans Masculine)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2019

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

St Peter's Andrology Centre

London

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 32 900 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Bristol

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

03/01/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85100000 Health services Health and social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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