II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Covid-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for the continuation of the provision of counselling service beyond the previously advertised contract duration.
The original procurement for this service was advertised and awarded on UK Contracts Finder which was fully compliant under the old regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority considers Covid-19 to be a state of urgency that has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. A response to the pandemic is therefore required in order to safeguard public health risks and risk to life by securing safe and continued service provision.
Accordingly, the NHS West Hampshire, NHS North East Hampshire and Farnham, NHS North Hampshire, NHS Fareham and Gosport and NHS South Eastern Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Groups has decided to extend the current contract with No Limits under Reg 72(1)(c) PCR 2015, brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak, for the following reasons:
• to maintain service delivery and continuity during and after the Covid-19 response;
• a change of provider would disrupt continuity and would be to the detriment of patient care and the local health system, noting that exit and mobilisation periods are a key consideration for robust strategic planning;
• resources in the contracting authority have been redirected to support frontline activities including direct care for patients and efforts to support supply chain activities. As a result, scheduled re-tendering activity is being delayed while the current circumstances are present.
Further justification is supported by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note – Responding to Covid-19 PPN01/20.
An extension to the current contract will give the contracting authority sufficient time to comply with undertaking a compliant competitive procurement process.
Therefore, this PCR Regulation 72 Modification Notice is being published to notify the extension of the contract for 6 months, with the option to extend for a further 6 month period. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract and any increase in price does not exceed 50 % of the value of the original contract. GBP 595 683 is the total extension value i.e. 12 months (6 + 6 months). Contract value prior to extension is GBP 3 971 220 over 5 years).
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II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
This contract award is for 6 months with the option to extend for 6 months.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No