Tender

PRJ-1255-SEL ICB-ENT Community Service ITT

NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB ON BEHALF OF SEL ICB

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Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 12:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Commercial Hub on behalf of South East London Integrated Care Board (NHS SEL ICB) is inviting tenders for the delivery of Community Ear, Nose and Throat Services in South East London. The procurement aims to strengthen ENT services in the area by increasing capacity and expertise within the community. The contract has an initial term of 3 years and an indicative value ranging from £10,845,010 to £18,404,335 over 5 years. Interested organisations can participate in the procurement process online via the e-procurement portal ProContract, with a deadline for submission set for November 9th, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to provide ENT care in South East London. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to bid. The service specification includes providing a single point of referral for ENT, clinically triaging referrals, and managing ENT conditions in the community. By securing this contract, businesses can contribute to reducing waiting times for patients and improving overall healthcare access in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRJ-1255-SEL ICB-ENT Community Service ITT

Notice Description

PRJ1255 SEL ICB Community Ear, Nose and Throat Services (ENT) ITT NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (NHS SEL ICB) (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) and completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers for the delivery of Community Ear, Nose and Throat Services under the NHS Standard Contract 23/24 for the boroughs within South East London (SEL) ("the Procurement"). Background of the Service: ENT services in SEL have been under pressure for several years. At the end of June 2023, over 22,000 patients were waiting for treatment, some for over 78 weeks. The SEL ENT non-admitted patient tracking list (PTL) grew by 13% between March 2022 and June 2023. Waiting times are long, with patients waiting over 32 weeks on average for a first appointment. Given these factors, to reduce waiting times for patients and put ENT services on a sustainable footing, it is essential to capitalise on opportunities to increase capacity. The main providers of ENT and Audiology care in SEL are: * General Practice * Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) * King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) * Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) * Adult Audiology Any Qualified Provider (AQP) providers * Community ear wax removal service NHS SEL ICB is looking to commission a community-based ENT service to diagnose and treat a range of ENT conditions within the service before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own GP, or onward referral to secondary care where necessary. Aim of the Service; The aim of the service is to strengthen the ENT offering in SEL, by providing a link between primary and secondary care, building capacity and expertise within the community and diverting less complex activity away from secondary care. The core service offer will include: * a single point of referral for ENT, clinically triaging all referrals to reduce the number of inappropriate referrals to specialist services * advice and guidance to primary care on management of patients * a community service for management of patients with ENT conditions Contract Length and Value: The contract will have an initial term of 3 years (36 months), followed by an optional extension of 1 year (12 months) plus 1 year (12 months) at the discretion of the Commissioner. If all available extension is taken up in full the contract will have a maximum duration of 5 years (60 months). The indicative contract value for this service is a minimum of PS10,845,010 for 3 years and a maximum of PS18,404,335 for 5 years). VAT inclusive, as applicable. The indicated contract value shown is dependent on delivery of planned activity types and volumes. Further details of the Requirements are set out in the Service Specification. Additional information: How to Bid: The Procurement process will be facilitated entirely online via the e-procurement portal ProContract. It is requested for interested organisations to register on the ProContract e-procurement portal by following the below link; https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Interested Applicants wishing to participate in the procurement must register on the portal, express an interest, and complete the online questionnaires hosted on the portal prior to the deadline for submission stated. All clarification requests and correspondence pertaining to this opportunity must be directed through the portal. The deadline for any clarification questions is provided within the ITT Guidance Document. The Procurement is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted via a process, based in part on the open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended)). The Service falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime (LTR) - Section 7 (Reg 74-76) of the Regulations governing procurement of Health, Social and related services listed under Schedule 3 of the Regulations. None of the references to "Open procedure", "ITT", the use of the term "tender process", or any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions. Bidders are also to note that information relating to this procurement is provided in good faith, and may be subject to amendment by The Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08e558eb-6d1f-498a-9c63-ac82cca80787
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84ad1288-8142-4552-ae5f-201e403502ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,404,335 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2024 - 5 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON COMMERCIAL HUB ON BEHALF OF SEL ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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