NHS West Hampshire CCG

Eastleigh

UK

E-mail: carolswann@nhs.net

NUTS: UKJ35

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning

II.1.1) Title

Reference number: F7144

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85121282

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

There is an urgent need for the continuity of community dermatology services (south west Hampshire locality) via a new short term contract.

Under the PCR 2015, the contracting authority considers Covid-19 to be a state of urgency brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. A response to the pandemic is required to safeguard public health risks and risk to life, by securing a safe and continued service.

NHS West Hampshire CCG has decided to enter into a contract with About Health Limited, using the ‘competitive procedure without prior publication for reasons of extreme urgency’ (Reg 32(2)(c) PCR 2015), brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak:

• 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.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 876 000.00  GBP

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

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

Justification for selected award procedure:

Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority and in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the Directive

Explanation

The Covid-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for the continuity of community dermatology services (south west Hampshire locality) via a new short term contract.

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, NHS West Hampshire CCG has decided to enter into a contract with About Health Ltd, using the ‘competitive procedure without prior publication for reasons of extreme urgency’ (Reg 32(2)(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.

Further justification is supported by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note – Responding to Covid-19 PPN01/20.

This PCR Regulation 32 Contract Award Notice is being published to notify the award of the contract for 12 months from 1 April 2021, with an option to extend for a further 6 month period. This time is considered necessary and proportional to alleviate the risk posed by the outbreak and, will give the above named contracting authority sufficient time to comply with undertaking a compliant competitive procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

A copy of the requirement specification can be viewed by logging into

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning

If you are already registered on the portal, login as usual and go to step 6 below, otherwise:

1) Click the ‘Register’ link on the left-hand side of the page;

2) Enter your correct business and user details;

3) Note the email address chosen and Click ‘Register My Company’ when complete;

4) You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure);

5) Login to the portal with the username/password; you will be prompted to change your password on first login;

6) Hover your mouse over the ‘Tenders’ button on the main toolbar and choose ‘Current’;

7) Scroll through the opportunities and select ‘F7144_SW’;

8) Scroll down and click ‘View Details’ button;

9) Scroll down and select ‘Express an Interest’ button (this is purely to open up the next stage to access documents).

10) Select tab ‘F7144_SW Specification’ and scroll down to select ‘View’.

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

About Health Ltd

Taunton

UK

NUTS: UKK23

The contractor is an SME: No

VI.4.1) Review body