Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England North West Commissioning Region
Y62
C/O NHS ENGLAND, 1W09, 1ST FLOOR, QUARRY HOUSE, QUARRY HILL
LEEDS
LS2 7UA
UK
E-mail: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/
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
Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
Reference number: North West Public Health Section 7A: Provision of Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services for the following localities:
1. Lancashire, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington
2. Blackburn with Darwen
3. South Cumbria
4. Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh
5. Cheshire West and Chester
This service targets patients accessing Substance Misuse services in the above localities. The contract is activity based and a tariff of £15.00 is paid per vaccination administered.
The contracts are activity based and a tariff (£15.00) is paid per vaccination administered. The Lots are as follows:
1. Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington: £6,900
2. Blackburn with Darwen: £1,500
3. South Cumbria: £1,500
4. Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh: £3,000
5. Cheshire West and Chester: £1,500
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
14 400.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Lancs, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens and Warrington. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £6,900. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The lifetime value of the contract is £6,900.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
Blackburn with Darwen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Blackburn and Darwen. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
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
South Cumbria
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across South Cumbria. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
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
Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Liverpool, Wigan and Leigh. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £3,000. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The lifetime value of the contract is £3,000.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
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
Cheshire West and Chester
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of flu vaccinations across Cheshire West and Chester. An award has been made following a Direct Award Process A. The contract is paid per activity at £15.00 per vaccination, however the life time value of each contract awarded has been estimated as £1,500. Contracts are for a period of 7 months to cover the flu season commencing on 01 September 2024.
The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The lifetime value of the contract is £1,500.
Contract Start Date: 01 September 2024
Contract End Date: 30 April 2025
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
Cost criterion: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care.
/ Weighting: 100%
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Provision of Flu Vaccination within Substance Misuse Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/09/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Change, Grow, Live
TBC
rd Floor North West Suite, Tower Point 44 North Road, Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YR
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delphi Medical
TBC
Centenary Court, Croft Street, Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 2ED
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Humankind
TBC
Inspiration House, Unit 22 Bowburn North Industrial Estate
Durham
DH6 5PF
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
We Are With You
TBC
Part Lower Ground Floor. Gate House, 1-3 St Johns Square
London
EC1M 4DH
UK
NUTS: UKD
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Via
TBC
18 Dartmouth Street
London
SW1H 9BL
UK
NUTS: UKD
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:
: 6 900.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
Regulation 14 has been applied because the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the relevant authority.
The contracts are activity based and a tariff (£15.00) is paid per vaccination administered. The providers are as follows:
1. Change, Grow, Live £6,900
2. Delphi Medical: £1,500
3. Humankind: £1,500
4. We Are With You: £3,000
5. Via: £1,500
Regional Director of Commissioning
Interim Regional Director of S7a Public Health Commissioning
There were no conflicts of interest identified.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS England North West Commissioning Region
LEEDS
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/09/2024