Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
UK
E-mail: info@coch-cps.co.uk
NUTS: UKD63
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
The eligible users of the Flexible Framework are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at: https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/frameworks/healthcare/#F044-2021
UK
UK
E-mail: info@coch-cps.co.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves 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
National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
Reference number: F/044/OSMCS/21/IB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85111000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The NHS is facing a period of intense pressure to reduce waiting lists. Trusts are looking towards innovative solutions to help reduce their referral to treatment times and increase efficiency through better utilisation of their existing facilities.
NHS Trusts may find it difficult to meet referral to treatment (RTT) targets due to lack of capacity. Locum staff can fill gaps but Trusts still need to manage the patient pathway which may not be possible outside normal hours (e.g. evenings & weekends). On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions (sometime known as “Insourcing”) will act in a complementary way to partially or totally manage the Pathway for referred Patients.
This Flexible Framework will facilitate maximisation of in-house capacity to a level that the Participating Authorities can reduce the need for additional mobile facilities and outsourcing. At the same time, in-patient and out-patient waiting times will be reduced, referrals will be expedited, service quality will be improved and patient satisfaction will be positively impacted.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s Commercial Procurement Service has introduced a new, flexible commercial Framework which will allow UK public bodies to procure on-site surgical and medical capacity solutions. This will enable Participating Authorities to act quickly in realising efficiencies.
The services in scope of this procurement process are healthcare services which fall under ‘social and other specific services’ in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘PCR’) (as amended). In accordance with Regulation 76 PCR, the process set up a framework agreement and followed a procedure similar to the open procedure. However, the Framework Manager and the contracting authorities using the framework are only bound by the parts of the PCR that specifically apply to social and other specific services.
For the avoidance of doubt, the rules that apply to the open procedure under Regulation 27 and framework agreements under Regulation 33 do not apply to this procurement. All providers that meet the minimum requirements set out under the procurement process will be appointed to the framework agreement. There will be no maximum number of providers appointed.
The procurement process has resulted in the award of a number of framework agreements with no guaranteed level of spend.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall aims of the Services are to provide NHS Organisations with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by NHS Organisations in line with the NHS’ core Key Performance Indicators and standards including but not limited to:
• A&E 4 hour wait targets;
• elective 18 week Referral to Treatment targets;
• cancelled procedures targets;
• bed availability and utilisation targets;
• timely and appropriate diagnostic testing targets;
• urgent 2 week GP referral rules for suspected cancer; and
• any core targets and standards introduced over the term of this framework.
The Services will aim:
• To provide high quality support that can be called upon at relatively short notice.
• To prevent inappropriate waiting times for patients and assist NHS Organisations in meeting national targets and guidelines.
• To enable delivery of a Patient Pathway from referral to treatment that removes unnecessary delay in treatment.
• To deliver treatment that is safe and effective in facilities that are owned and operated by an NHS Organisation (that is to deliver an “insourcing” service).
• To establish a positive working relationship between an NHS Organisation and the Supplier to facilitate and maximise service delivery, the emphasis being on timely, quality, cost effective, evidence-based care, with appropriate clinical protocols and audit where possible.
• To provide medical, nursing or other staff as a part of the Services to perform clinical and support activities, including therapies and administration.
• To help Trusts to avoid unnecessary, inappropriate primary and secondary referrals.
• To provide tailored audit and review processes with national and locally agreed Key Performance Indicators.
The Services will cover the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialities, including but not limited to:
• Surgical specialties
o Cardiothoracic
o General
o Neurosurgery
o Oral & maxillofacial (including minor oral surgery)
o Ophthalmic
o Otolaryngology (ENT)
o Paediatric
o Plastic
o Trauma & orthopaedic
o Urology
o Vascular
• Medical specialties
o Anaesthesia
o Clinical oncology
o Clinical radiology
o Emergency medicine
o Intensive care medicine
o Medicine
o Acute internal medicine
o Allergy
o Audiovestibular medicine
o Cardiology
o Clinical Genetics
o Clinical neurophysiology
o Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
o Dermatology
o Endocrinology and diabetes
o Gastroenterology
o General internal medicine
o Genitourinary medicine
o Geriatric medicine
o Immunology
o Infectious diseases
o Medical oncology
o Medical ophthalmology
o Neurology
o Nuclear Medicine
o Otolaryngology (ENT)
o Palliative medicine
o Pharmaceutical medicine
o Rehabilitation medicine
o Renal medicine
o Respiratory medicine
o Rheumatology
o Sport and exercise medicine
o Stroke medicine
o Tropical medicine
o Obstetrics and gynaecology
o Occupational medicine
o Ophthalmology
o Paediatrics
o Paediatric cardiology
o Paediatrics
o Pathology
o Chemical pathology
o Haematology
o Histopathology
o Medical microbiology and virology
o Psychiatry
o Child and adolescent psychiatry
o Forensic psychiatry
o General psychiatry
o Liaison psychiatry
o Medical psychotherapy
o Old age psychiatry
o Psychiatry of intellectual disability
The Supplier will offer managed solutions covering full or partial Patient Pathways (e.g. outpatients, diagnostics, surgery, ward, administration). The extent to which the Supplier manages Patient Pathways will be agreed with the NHS Organisation and described in the Call Off Contract Project Specification. Any prescribing requirement will be agreed with the NHS Organisation and described in the Call Off Contract Specification.
The Services may include Patient Pathway management tools, such as digital pathway management and digital triage solutions.
The Services may include the sourcing by the Supplier of additional high quality capital equipment and/or infrastructure upgrades.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Project management approach
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Corporate governance
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Clinical governance
/ Weighting: 30
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 10
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-014621
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Athona Clinical Services Limited
Romford
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eden UK Clinical
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UKJ1
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elective Services Ltd
London
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Friends Medical Service Limited
Belfast
UK
NUTS: UKN06
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Glanso UK Limited
Bristol
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Medical Group Ltd
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UKJ12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Medacs Healthcare plc
Luton
UK
NUTS: UKH21
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sirona Medical Limited
Sawbridgeworth
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SHS Partners Surgical ltd
Rossendale
UK
NUTS: UKD4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester
UK
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/10/2021