Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group
Wynford House, Lufton Way
Yeovil
BA22 8HR
UK
Contact person: Katy Pritchard
Telephone: +44 1963381963
E-mail: katy.pritchard@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
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://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
Somerset CCG — Home Oxygen Service: Assessment and Review and Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Reference number: PR003211
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group seeks to commission home oxygen service — assessment and review and community pulmonary rehabilitation services for patients registered with a Somerset GP. The procurement is split into 2 lots to provide maximum flexibility to commissioner and bidders, these are:
1) home oxygen service, assessment and review;
2) community pulmonary rehabilitation the contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the commissioner. Services are scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019. The available budget per annum, exclusive of recoverable VAT is:
1) home oxygen: 200 000 GBP;
2) pulmonary rehabilitation: 222 000 GBP. This gives a maximum possible contract value for the combined services of 1 688 000 GBP if the full contract term is fulfilled. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the commissioner.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 688 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
1 or 2 or 1&2 or none.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Home Oxygen Service — Assessment and Review
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Somerset
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group seeks to re-commission a home oxygen — assessment and review service as the current contract is due to expire. The service will support referrals from clinicians for adults who have been diagnosed with a condition where they may benefit from using oxygen at home in line with National Guidance for patients registered with a Somerset GP. The procurement seeks to compliantly identify a provider who can deliver a high quality, safe and effective community service. The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the commissioner. Services are scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019. The available budget per annum, exclusive of recoverable VAT is:
Lot 1: Home Oxygen Service — Assessment and Review: 200 000 GBP.
This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The service is scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019.
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 contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the commissioner. The service is scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121232
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK23
Main site or place of performance:
Somerset
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group seeks to re-commission a Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service as the current contract is due to expire. The service will support referrals from clinicians for adults who have been diagnosed with COPD or other chronic progressive respiratory conditions or are pre-/post- thoracic surgery, providing support in the community from a specialist team for patients registered with a Somerset GP The procurement seeks to compliantly identify a provider who can deliver high quality, safe and effective community services. The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the commissioner. The service is scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019. The available budget per annum, exclusive of recoverable VAT is:
Lot 2: Pulmonary Rehabilitation: 222 000 GBP.
This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
888 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The Service is scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019.
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 contract will be for an initial term of 2 years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, as defined and at the sole discretion of the commissioner. The service is scheduled to commence on 1.10.2019.
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As specified in tender documentation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/04/2019
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/04/2019
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2023
VI.3) Additional information
Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the “current tenders” list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and “express an interest” and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least 2 contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the light touch regime contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the regulations or the treaty on the functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the directive or regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority (open, restricted, competitive procedure with negotiation, competitive dialogue or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the directive or regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive/Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
C/O SCW CSU Procurement, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group
Wynford House, Lufton Way
Yeovil
BA22 8HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1963381963
E-mail: scwcsu.whprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
As described in VI.3, deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the 2015 Regulations.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
C/O SCW CSU Procurement, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group
Wynford House, Lufton Way
Yeovil
BA22 8HR
UK
Telephone: +44 1963381963
E-mail: scwcsu.whprocurement@nhs.net
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/03/2019