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Contract Award Notice

Early Supported Discharge — Stroke

  • First published: 22 March 2019
  • Last modified: 22 March 2019

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
NHS Somerset CCG
Authority ID:
AA21055
Publication date:
22 March 2019
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
No

Abstract

In 2015 NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group sought through formal competition a provider to undertake a pilot for Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Patients with Acquired Brain Injury for patients registered with a Somerset GP. The ESD Service enables the accelerated discharge of patients and provides specialist rehabilitation and social support in the community which is comparable to the intensity of that of a specialist rehabilitation unit. Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the successful bidder.

The service is delivered in the patient’s place of residence at the time of discharge for circa 6–8 weeks and operates 7 days per week.

The scope of the services includes the provision of a unified and dedicated specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation team who provide active therapy as required by the patient; including but not limited to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech and Language therapy. These therapies are supported by, and intimately related to, the wider community services available in Somerset.

Throughout the pilot stage different elements were tested. It was agreed further exploration was required to determine the final, most efficient and effective service model so the pilot was extended until April 2018 to explore the alignment of rehabilitation for stroke sufferers with other neurological conditions. An options appraisal identified that to enable a long term solution for ESD for Stroke Patients it would be beneficial to extend the service and seek further data to ensure that the final model meets the needs of Somerset CCG and the patients of Somerset. As a result, the contract was again extended, following the issue of an OJEU Contract Award Notice in 2017, and is now due to end on 31.3.2019.

Within the contract there is no option to extend further.

Services will look very different in the near future as a result of changes brought about through Somerset’s Fit for My Future health and care strategic review. Somerset will also move towards the creation of an integrated care system and the development of neighbourhood teams. This is a time of considerable uncertainty and therefore the proposal is to reissue a contract with the incumbent provider pending completion of these changes.

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust benefits from strong existing relationships, knowledge and experience. It is the only reasonable option for delivering the service for a limited period of time and for ensuring service users receive continuity of care.

The quality of the service is considered to be good and Somerset CCG has no concerns regarding the proposed provider’s ability to deliver the service through to April 2021.

This approach would enable continued integration of local services, improved use of public funds and release significant benefits to patients. It is also of note that Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the only provider that expressed an interest following the 2015 procurement exercise.

The service awarded under this notice is 1 500 000 GBP.

As a result of all of the material factors noted above, the Negotiated procedure without prior publication has been followed and justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) “competition is absent for technical reasons”.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group

Wynford House, Lufton Way, Somerset

Yeovil

BA22 8HR

UK

Contact person: Angela Mortley

Telephone: +44 1935381968

E-mail: angelamortley@nhs.net

NUTS: UKK2

Internet address(es)

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

Address of the buyer profile: http://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk/

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

Early Supported Discharge — Stroke

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

In 2015 NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group sought through formal competition a provider to undertake a pilot for Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Patients with Acquired Brain Injury. Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the successful bidder. Throughout the pilot stage different elements were tested. It was agreed further exploration was required to determine the final, most efficient and effective service model so the pilot was extended until April 2018 to explore the alignment of rehabilitation for stroke sufferers with other neurological conditions. The contract was again extended, following the issue of an OJEU Contract Award Notice, and is due to end on 31.3.2019.

The Commissioner would now like to renew the offer with Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 2019/20 on the grounds it is the only capable provider of delivering the short term requirement. The value of the service awarded under this notice is 1 200 000 GBP.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 1 200 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK2


Main site or place of performance:

Somerset and Dorset.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

In 2015 NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group sought through formal competition a provider to undertake a pilot for Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Patients with Acquired Brain Injury for patients registered with a Somerset GP. The ESD Service enables the accelerated discharge of patients and provides specialist rehabilitation and social support in the community which is comparable to the intensity of that of a specialist rehabilitation unit. Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the successful bidder.

The service is delivered in the patient’s place of residence at the time of discharge for circa 6–8 weeks and operates 7 days per week.

The scope of the services includes the provision of a unified and dedicated specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation team who provide active therapy as required by the patient; including but not limited to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech and Language therapy. These therapies are supported by, and intimately related to, the wider community services available in Somerset.

Throughout the pilot stage different elements were tested. It was agreed further exploration was required to determine the final, most efficient and effective service model so the pilot was extended until April 2018 to explore the alignment of rehabilitation for stroke sufferers with other neurological conditions. An options appraisal identified that to enable a long term solution for ESD for Stroke Patients it would be beneficial to extend the service and seek further data to ensure that the final model meets the needs of Somerset CCG and the patients of Somerset. As a result, the contract was again extended, following the issue of an OJEU Contract Award Notice in 2017, and is now due to end on 31.3.2019.

Within the contract there is no option to extend further.

Services will look very different in the near future as a result of changes brought about through Somerset’s Fit for My Future health and care strategic review. Somerset will also move towards the creation of an integrated care system and the development of neighbourhood teams. This is a time of considerable uncertainty and therefore the proposal is to reissue a contract with the incumbent provider pending completion of these changes.

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust benefits from strong existing relationships, knowledge and experience. It is the only reasonable option for delivering the service for a limited period of time and for ensuring service users receive continuity of care.

The quality of the service is considered to be good and Somerset CCG has no concerns regarding the proposed provider’s ability to deliver the service through to April 2021.

This approach would enable continued integration of local services, improved use of public funds and release significant benefits to patients. It is also of note that Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was the only provider that expressed an interest following the 2015 procurement exercise.

The service awarded under this notice is 1 500 000 GBP.

As a result of all of the material factors noted above, the Negotiated procedure without prior publication has been followed and justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) “competition is absent for technical reasons”.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) / Weighting: 50

Cost criterion: Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) / Weighting: 50

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

II.2.14) Additional information

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).

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Justification for selected award procedure:

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons

Explanation

In 2015 NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group sought through formal competition a provider to undertake a pilot for Early Supported Discharge for Stroke Patients with Acquired Brain Injury. Although the service continues to evolve it has moved though the pilot stages and the issue now if more about strategic change, which makes planning more difficult in the short term. The proposed contract length will also be relatively short, which would prove a deterrent to potential operators given the relatively low value.

The scope of the services includes the provision of a unified and dedicated specialist interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, who provide active therapy as required by the patient; including but not limited to Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Speech and Language therapy. These therapies are supported by, and intimately related to, the wider community services available in Somerset.

The currently contracted service expires in April 2019. In making this further award, the Commissioners are extending the current arrangements to until 31.3.2021 with the current provider, Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, who has been identified as the only capable provider of delivering the short term requirement. The value of the service awarded under this notice is 1 200 000 GBP per annum.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: SCCG ESD

Title: Early Supported Discharge — Stroke

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2019

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

Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

2nd Floor, Mallard Court, Express Park, Bristol Road

Bridgwater

TA6 4RN

UK

NUTS: UKK2

Internet address(es)

URL: www.sompar.nhs.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: : 1 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The award decision has been determined as Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the only provider identified that is capable of supplying the services required for the commissioner within the imposed timeframe. A Negotiated procedure without prior publication has been followed and justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) “competition is absent for technical reasons” has been applied where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group

Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Somerset

Yeovil

BA22 8HR

UK

Telephone: +44 1935381968

E-mail: angelamortley@nhs.net

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk/

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group

Wynford House, Lufton Way, Lufton, Somerset

Yeovil

BA22 8HR

UK

Telephone: +44 1935381968

E-mail: angelamortley@nhs.net

Internet address(es)

URL: http://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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

18/03/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

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:
angelamortley@nhs.net
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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