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Tier 2 MSK Service for Mid and South Essex

ATTAIN

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16 Jan 2024 at 20:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Tier 2 MSK Service for the Mid and South Essex region. The contract is worth approximately £3,019,454 and will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Connect Health Ltd. The procurement process started with a voluntary ex-ante transparency notice published on December 21, 2023. The contract aims to ensure continuity and access to MSK services for patients during a transitional period.

This contract award creates an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide MSK services could explore future procurement processes initiated by the Authority for potential opportunities. Given the direct single tender procurement method used for this contract, businesses with a strong track record in delivering Tier 2 MSK Services may be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses with expertise in clinical governance and quality service delivery may find this contract of interest due to the emphasis on service consistency and patient care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tier 2 MSK Service for Mid and South Essex

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice and is intended to provide notice of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to deliver Tier 2 MSK Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. This contract award notice is made following the Authority's publication of the voluntary ex ante transparency notice (Notice Number: 2023/S 000-032170) on the 31st October 2023 which outlined the rationale and reasoning for the Authority's decision to award this contract, under Regulation 32 (2) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") (as amended The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020). In line with best practice, the Authority has observed the 10-day standstill period from the publication date of the voluntary ex-ante transparency notice before awarding the contract, pursuant to Regulation 99 (3) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended (EU Exit) 2020 etc.) The Authority intends to enter into a contract for 7 months, with the option to extend for a further 5 months, from 01st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 . The aggregate contract value is forecasted at PS3,019,454. The Authority has taken the decision to award this Tier 2 MSK Service (which was previously for Basildon and Brentwood CCG) to incumbent provider Connect Health Ltd. The provider is considered most technically capable of providing the most economically advantageous solution to the Authority under the current environment whilst the ICB undergoes restructure, review and alignment of contracts. The Authority is applying the NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions to support a combination of services, all of which are part funded under a single clinical contract, to ensure appropriate clinical governance and service delivery quality as well as consistency of service to patients. The contract will be for 7 months, with the option to extend for a further 5 months, from 01st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 . The aggregate contract value is forecasted at PS3,019,454. The Service to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). As such, the Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. The Authority is commencing a procurement-process for it's own MSK Services for the whole of the ICB and will publish appropriate Notices accordingly to communicate any such future changes and opportunities to the market, once final. Additional information: This is a contract award notice and is intended to provide notice of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to deliver Tier 2 MSK Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. This contract award notice is made following the Authority's publication of the voluntary ex ante transparency notice (Notice Number: 2023/S 000-037589) on the 21st December 2023 which outlined the rationale and reasoning for the Authority's decision to award this contract, under Regulation 32 (2) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") (as amended The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020). The Service to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). As such, the Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. This Contract Award Notice is being published in both Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder following the publication of the Voluntary Ex Ante Notice (VEAT) (Notice Number:2023/S 000-037589) which was published on the 21st December 2023. The Authority has observed the 10 day standstill period and will award this contract. This contract is to ensure continuity of care, safe and effective access to care and MSK services for the patients of Mid and South Essex during this transitional, interim period. The Authority will publish appropriate Notices accordingly to communicate any such future changes to the market, once final.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712a7e45-cd98-4212-86ad-03573765b3ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4012381a-cfd1-4daf-9859-9feca2295d93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,019,454 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,019,454 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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