Social and other specific services – public contracts
Contract award notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England North (Cheshire and Merseyside)
Regatta Place, Summers Road, Brunswick Business Park
Liverpool
L3 4BL
UK
Telephone: +44 1512854777
E-mail: regatta.reception@liverpoolpct.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.england.nhs.uk/north
Address of the buyer profile: https://wwwnecsu.nhs.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
Tier 2 Oral Surgery Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
Reference number: NHSE228
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85130000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS England North (Cheshire & Merseyside) who wish to commission Tier 2 Oral Surgery Services in Cheshire and Merseyside.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 440 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Wirral area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
85131000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
Wirral.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is aimed at those patients who may require oral surgical procedures (defined as Tier 2 procedures within the national model and which are not expected to be within the remit of general dental practitioners). Treatment may be with or without sedation (where assessed as appropriate by the contractor using the Index of Sedation Need (IOSN) on referral from a general dental or general medical practitioner. Contractors will ensure that they are able to offer sedation where the patient has a demonstrable need for this as part of their management.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for NHS North (Cheshire & Merseyside) (the Contracting Authority).
This procurement will be conducted via NECS e-tendering system (Proactis) accordingly there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal.
To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the Proactis e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS
And follow the registration instructions.
Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day.
The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 nº 102).
Please note the deadline for submission of all bids is 12:00 noon on 9.11.2017.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) may apply to these contracts. Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Cheshire West & Chester area
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
85131000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD63
Main site or place of performance:
Cheshire West & Chester.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is aimed at those patients who may require oral surgical procedures (defined as Tier 2 procedures within the national model and which are not expected to be within the remit of general dental practitioners). Treatment may be with or without sedation (where assessed as appropriate by the contractor using the Index of Sedation Need (IOSN) on referral from a general dental or general medical practitioner. Contractors will ensure that they are able to offer sedation where the patient has a demonstrable need for this as part of their management.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for NHS North (Cheshire & Merseyside) (the Contracting Authority).
This procurement will be conducted via NECS e-tendering system (PROACTIS) accordingly there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal.
To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the Proactis e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS
And follow the registration instructions.
Please note that it is free to register on Proactis, which can be accessed at any time of day.
The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102).
Please note the deadline for submission of all bids is 12 noon on Thursday 9th November 2017.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) may apply to these contracts. Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
85131000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
Warrington.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is aimed at those patients who may require oral surgical procedures (defined as Tier 2 procedures within the national model and which are not expected to be within the remit of general dental practitioners). Treatment may be with or without sedation (where assessed as appropriate by the contractor using the Index of Sedation Need (IOSN) on referral from a general dental or general medical practitioner. Contractors will ensure that they are able to offer sedation where the patient has a demonstrable need for this as part of their management.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for NHS North (Cheshire & Merseyside) (the contracting authority).
This procurement will be conducted via NECS e-tendering system (Proactis) accordingly there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the Proactis portal.
To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the Proactis e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS
And follow the registration instructions.
Please note that it is free to register on PROACTIS, which can be accessed at any time of day.
The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 nº 102).
Please note the deadline for submission of all bids is 12:00 noon on 9.11.2017.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) may apply to these contracts. Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Sandbach
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85130000
85131000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
Main site or place of performance:
Sandbach.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service is aimed at those patients who may require oral surgical procedures (defined as Tier 2 procedures within the national model and which are not expected to be within the remit of general dental practitioners). Treatment may be with or without sedation (where assessed as appropriate by the contractor using the Index of Sedation Need (IOSN) on referral from a general dental or general medical practitioner. Contractors will ensure that they are able to offer sedation where the patient has a demonstrable need for this as part of their management.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is managing the procurement process for NHS North (Cheshire & Merseyside) (the contracting authority).
This procurement will be conducted via NECS e-tendering system (Proactis) accordingly there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the Proactis portal.
To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, and (if you have not already done so) please register on the PROACTIS e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS.
And follow the registration instructions.
Please note that it is free to register on Proactis, which can be accessed at any time of day.
The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 nº 102).
Please note the deadline for submission of all bids is 12:00 noon on 9.11.2017.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (TUPE) may apply to these contracts. Bidders are advised to form their own view on whether TUPE applies, obtaining their own legal advice and carrying out due diligence.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2017/S 196-403495
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Wirral area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Arno Dental Practice
350 Woodchurch Road
Birkenhead
CH42 8PG
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 1 925 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Cheshire West & Chester area
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bevan House, 17 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road
Wigan
WN3 6PR
UK
NUTS: UKD36
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:
: 920 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Warrington
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bevan House, 17 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road
Wigan
WN3 6PR
UK
NUTS: UKD36
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:
: 1 760 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Sandbach
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/03/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bevan House, 17 Beecham Court, Smithy Brook Road
Wigan
WN3 6PR
UK
NUTS: UKD36
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:
: 760 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(MT Ref:209171).
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
North of England Commissioning Support Unit
Teesdale House, Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BL
UK
Telephone: +44 1642745000
E-mail: necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.necsu.nhs.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice — The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476000
Internet address(es)
URL: https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/03/2018