Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (“UHCW”)
19 George Road
Edgbaston, Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Contact person: Rebecca Phillips
Telephone: +44 08458875000
E-mail: Rebecca.Phillips@healthtrusteurope.com
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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
Framework Agreement for the provision of Radiology Reporting Services
Reference number: SF049941
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
HealthTrust Europe ("HTE") is sought to establish a framework agreement for the provision of outsourced Radiology Interpretation, Diagnostic and Reporting Services. The scope of services includes the examination of patient images, the production of reports containing clinical findings and recommendations and the transfer of reports electronically back to the referring physician or In-House Radiologist from within a Participating Authority.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
25 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Radiology Reporting Services — Lot 1 — Direct Award
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
National
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of an outsourced Radiology Image Interpretation, Diagnostics and Reporting Service to each Participating Authority. The services shall include as a minimum: the provision of a platform to support the electronic transfer of diagnostic and report referral requests, Radiological Images and any additional data required for the provision of the services (e.g. Medical Records, historic test results); and the provision of image examination and diagnostic services for modalities such as Plain Film, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance and Nuclear Medicine; and the production of clinical reports containing the findings and recommendations of the Radiologist used to aid in the diagnosis of the patient; and the provision of “Routine”, “Urgent” and “Out of Hours” reporting services. The framework agreement will be multi source to operate under Lot 1 for access by Participating Authorities on a direct award basis only.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Section 1 — Scope of services
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Section 2 — Report production
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Section 3 — Communication and customer services
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Section 4 — Workforce standards
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Section 5 — Quality management
/ Weighting: 20 %
Quality criterion: Section 6 — Implementation
/ Weighting: 10 %
Quality criterion: Section 7 — Performance and contract management
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Section 8 — Information governance
/ Weighting: 15 %
Quality criterion: Section 9 — Finance and management information
/ Weighting: 5 %
Quality criterion: Section 10 — Operational requirements
/ Weighting: 5 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement resulting from this procurement process will remain in force for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by HealthTrust Europe by 2 further 1 year periods subject to a maximum term of 4 years.
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
Radiology Reporting Services — Lot 2 — Mini-Competition
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
National
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement will be for the provision of an outsourced Radiology Image Interpretation, Diagnostics and Reporting Service to each Participating Authority. The services shall include as a minimum: the provision of a platform to support the electronic transfer of diagnostic and report referral requests, Images and any additional data required for the provision of the services (e.g. Medical Records, historic test results); and the provision of image examination and diagnostic services for modalities such as Plain Film, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance and Nuclear Medicine; and the production of clinical reports containing the findings and recommendations of the Radiologist used to aid in the diagnosis of the patient; and the provision of “Routine”, “Urgent” and “Out of Hours” reporting services.The Framework Agreement will automatically award those providers successfully awarded to Lot 1 (Direct Award) onto Lot 2 (Further Competition) without the requirement for further assessment and evaluation during the tender process, unless it is specified otherwise in the Tender Response. Lot 2 facilitates the reopening of competition through Further Competition (Mini Competition) via the following routes:
A) One Participating Authority is able to enter into Further Competition in order to drive contract price efficiency and identify added value service offerings, pursuant to Framework Terms and Conditions.
B) Multiple Participating Authorities can aggregate volumes and spend and to contractually commit in advance to purchasing a specified value and/or volume in the provision of the services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Automatically awarded to Lot 2 if successful for Lot 1
/ Weighting: Automatic award
Price
/ Weighting:
Automatic award
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement resulting from this procurement process will remain in force for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by HealthTrust Europe by 2 further 1 year periods subject to a maximum term of 4 years.
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
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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:
2017/S 222-461508
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — 4Ways Healthcare ltd
Contract No: HTE-004942
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
4Ways Healthcare Limited
4785250
7 Marchmont Gate, Boundary Way
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7BF
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — DMC Reporting Ltd
Contract No: HTE-004943
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMC Imaging Limited
08257592
81 Bellgrove Road
Welling
DA16 3PG
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Medica Reporting
Contract No: HTE-004944
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medica Reporting Limited
05026045
Havelock Place, Havelock Road
Hastings
TN34 1BG
UK
NUTS: UK
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited
Contract No: HTE-004945
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited
06228910
Unit B2, 36 Tameside Business Park, Windmill Lane
Manchester
M34 3QS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Everlight Radiology
Contract No: HTE-004946
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Radiology Reporting Online Limited t/a Everlight Radiology
OC360458
25 Farringdon Street
London
EC4A 4AB
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Remedy Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Contract No: HTE-004947
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Remedy Healthcare Solutions Limited
10514845
C33 Parkhall, 40 Martell Road
London
SE21 8EN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Telemedicine Clinic Limited
Contract No: HTE-004948
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Telemedicine Clinic UK Limited
6958314
45 Church Street
Birmingham
B3 2RT
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1 — Teleconsult UK
Contract No: HTE-004949
Title: Radiology Reporting Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/05/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
TXM Teleconsult Limited t/a Teleconsult UK
10665923
Walnut House Blackhill Drive, Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes
MK12 5TS
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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:
: 3 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
HTE is a central purchasing body who is able to carry out this tender exercise by virtue of its appointment as an agent of UHCW. Notwithstanding HTE’s relationship with UHCW, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this framework agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as framework agreement users:
(1) All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to:
(i) acute trusts (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/acutetrustlisting.aspx);
(ii) health and care trusts (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx);
(iii) mental health trusts (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/MentalHealthTrustListing.aspx);
(iv) clinical commissioning groups (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CCGListing.aspx);
(v) ambulance trusts (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/CareTrustListing.aspx);
(vi) area teams (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AreaTeamListing.aspx);
(vii) special health authorities (as listed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/SpecialHealthAuthorityListing.aspx);
(viii) NHS England; and
(ix) clinical senates and strategic clinical networks.
(2) All NHS bodies in Wales, including but not limited to all:
(i) health boards;
(ii) NHS trusts;
(iii) the national delivery group;
(iv) community health councils; and
(v) NHS Wales shared services partnership (as listed at http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure.
(3) All NHS bodies in Northern Ireland (known as Health and Social Care), including but not limited to:
(i) health and social care trusts (as listed at: http://online.hscni.net/?s=Trust);
(ii) health agencies (as listed at: http://online.hscni.net/?s=health+agencies);
(iii) hospitals (as listed at: http://online.hscni.net/?s=hospitals).
(4) Other public bodies, and public corporations (as listed at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations).
(5) Devolved governmental and parliamentary organisations within the UK, including but not limited to the Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament, and Scottish public bodies (as listed at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies), as well as the Welsh Government, Welsh Assembly and Welsh unitary authorities (as listed at: http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/role-of-assembly-how-itworks/ Pages/governance-of-wales.aspx (6) The Ministry of Defence (as detailed at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-ofdefence). Any private sector (i.e. all non-public sector) organisations operating in the United Kingdom and/or any country in the European Union which are of a health and/or social care nature who may also use this framework agreement, including HCA International Limited. This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This framework agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organisation.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
HealthTrust Europe
19 George Road
Birmingham
B15 1NU
UK
Telephone: +44 08458875000
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
HTE incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to Tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period provided time for unsuccessful Tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/06/2018