Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
UK
Contact person: Ms Charlotte Highcock
Telephone: +44 1163052043
E-mail: Charlotte.Highcock@leics.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.leicestershire.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Community-Based Services Refresh
Reference number: DN392936
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Leicestershire County Council undertook a procurement process to identify and appoint a number of service providers to provide Public Health community-based services. The framework agreement includes an annual ‘refresh’ which allows the Councils to reopen the framework to new applicants on the anniversary of the commencement date with successful providers joining the framework from 1.4.2019 for the remainder of the fixed term plus any subsequent extensions. We are looking to award contracts for Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Lot 1: Provision of an alcohol-related reduction scheme;
Lot 3: Provision of intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS) and sub-dermal implants (SDI) for contraceptive purposes fitting and removal service;
Lot 4: Provision of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy;
Lot 5: Provision of emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) to women under 25 years of age.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
721 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Provision of an Alcohol-Related Reduction Scheme
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85120000
85141200
85141220
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The alcohol risk reduction service forms part of a wider substance misuse early intervention and treatment system. The alcohol risk reduction service is targeted at those individuals attending primary healthcare services who may be drinking at levels causing harm. The service will identify those drinking at increasing risk and higher risk using a validated screening tool, in this case AUDIT-C and provide brief advice and where appropriate referral into a specialist treatment service. If there are any concerns regarding eligibility (for example women who are or planning to become pregnant, young people under 18) seek advice from the specialist treatment service.
The service is available to individuals aged 16 and above who are normally resident within Leicestershire County or Rutland County.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: Cost
/ Weighting: 0
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD), Intrauterine System (IUS) and Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) for Contraceptive Purposes Fitting and Removal Service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121100
85141000
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aims of this service is as follows:
(a) the provision, monitoring, fitting and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine systems (IUSs)and/or sub-dermal implants (SDIs) to a practice population as part of a wider range of contraceptive options provided; and
(b) the provision, review and subsequent removal, of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) for gynaecological (non-contraceptive) purposes including management of menorrhagia and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commissioned on behalf of the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). On going management of gynaecological issues which will not be included in this agreement.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality checklist
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121100
85141200
85141220
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The stop smoking service forms part of a wider tobacco control programme. The stop smoking service is targeted at those individuals who smoke and are thinking of either quitting or cutting down their tobacco use. The stop smoking service will identify those smokers who want and are eligible to use prescription-only medication (Varenicline/Champix) as part of their overall treatment plan. In the case of Varenicline//Champixbeing agreed as part of the treatment plan then the stop smoking service will send the smoker a voucher code and the smoker will be given the option to go to a participating community pharmacy to redeem the prescribed medication. The prescription will be filled following an assessment by the healthcare professional for suitability against the PGD inclusion and exclusion criteria and the summary of product characteristic indications and contraindications. The stop smoking service is available to individuals aged 12 and above (18 and above for the use of Varenicline/Champix) who live, work or are registered with a GP within Leicestershire County.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) to Women Under 25 Years of Age
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121100
85141000
85149000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this service is to reduce unintended pregnancy and improve sexual health for young people by:
— provision of free emergency hormonal contraception (Levonelle) to women under 25 years in Leicestershire and Rutland from accessible community-based settings that provide a timely, open access service in line with the criteria as detailed in this specification,
— active promotion of the online Chlamydia Screening Programme, general awareness of chlamydia and other sexual health issues to promote good sexual health and signposting to other sexual health services as necessary,
—provision of clear signposting and advice in relation to sexual health services,
— strengthening of local network of contraceptive and sexual health services to help ensure easy and swift access to advice and services,
— provision of advice on the use of condoms to prevent infection and of public health information on safer sex practices to increase the knowledge of risks associated with STIs. Providers will be expected to engage with and support the local C-Card condom distribution delivery model,
— provision of information packs and signage.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Checklist
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
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:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 034-077066
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Provision of an Alcohol-Related Reduction Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 2
Title: Provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD), Intrauterine System (IUS) and Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) for Contraceptive Purposes Fitting and Removal Service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wigston Central Surgery
n/a
Two Steeples Medical Centre, 10 Abington Close
Wigston
LE18 2EW
UK
NUTS: UKF22
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:
Lowest offer:
1 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
721 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 3
Title: Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd
Sapphire Court, Walsgrave Triangle
Coventry
CV22TX
UK
NUTS: UKF22
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:
Lowest offer:
1 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
721 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 4
Title: Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Bestway National Chemists trading as Wells Pharmacy
Merchants Warehouse, 21 Castle Street
Manchester
M3 4LZ
UK
NUTS: UKF22
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:
Lowest offer:
1 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
721 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 5
Title: Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) to Women Under 25 Years of Age
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/05/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bestway National Chemists trading as Wells Pharmacy
Merchants Warehouse, 21 Castle Street
Manchester
M3 4LZ
UK
NUTS: UKF22
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:
Lowest offer:
1 000.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
721 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/11/2019