Award

National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions. This procurement process falls under the hospital services classification and utilises the Other - Light Touch Regime procurement method. The contract period runs from September 21, 2023, to September 20, 2025. Suppliers appointed to the framework agreement will have varying agreement durations based on the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs operating in the healthcare services sector to provide on-site surgical and medical capacity solutions. The procurement stage is complete, with active suppliers awarded the contract. Businesses interested in enhancing in-house capacity for healthcare services should explore this opportunity offered by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The framework agreement allows for annual reopenings, creating lasting pathways for growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

National Flexible Framework for the provision of On-Site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions

Notice 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 Framework Agreement 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 seeks to introduce a new, flexible commercial Framework Agreement 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 is to set up a framework agreement and will follow 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 Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis. Framework Suppliers appointed on the first anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 3 years duration; Framework Suppliers appointed on the second anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 2 years duration and Framework Suppliers appointed on the third anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 1 year duration. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Select the title of the ITT; 3) Review the ITT, framework agreement specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering); 4) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 5) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 6) Login to the portal with the username/password; 7) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 8) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content; 9) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 10) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-179b745d-7500-4e74-9f15-aac68813cbb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/519e728e-088e-407f-accf-9c9a0863d6c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime procurement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2023 - 20 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ATLAS DIAGNOSTICS SOLUTIONS

BRITANNIA VISION

CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES ALLIANCE

EYEONE VISION

PATHFINDER HEALTH SOLUTIONS

PIONEER HEALTHCARE

RTT SUPPORT

SAH DIAGNOSTICS

SHIRE SURGICAL

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