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08 Nov 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is re-opening the competition for the Framework Agreement SBS10203, titled "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services". This procurement falls under the Health Services category and is conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) with limited regulation as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender is an open procedure targeting the entire United Kingdom and is particularly suitable for SMEs. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract period running from 8 October 2023 to 2 July 2027. The estimated total value of the procurement is £600,000,000. Key dates for the tender process included the tender submission deadline on 25 March 2024 and the contract commencement on 1 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare market, particularly for SMEs specialising in clinical support services for NHS and social care organisations. Businesses that can offer innovative, efficient, and high-quality clinical support services will find this framework beneficial for expanding their market presence and boosting their service offerings. The framework allows new entrants to compete, potentially resulting in additional contract awards for the remaining term, making it an attractive avenue for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their foothold within the NHS supply chain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

INSOURCING OF CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (SBS10203)

Notice Description

This was a re-opening of competition for the pre-existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 Insourcing of Clinical Support Services which was conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') and is therefore subject to limited regulation and conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 of PCR 2015. Suppliers currently awarded to the pre-existing Framework Agreement did not need to re-apply, should a currently awarded supplier bid for this opportunity their bid would be rejected. This does not affect the standing of currently awarded suppliers. NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Insourcing of Clinical Support Services and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. This Framework Agreement was awarded under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') and in accordance with regulations 74 to 77 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and relates to Schedule 3 of the PCR 2015 as a specific service. Pursuant to the published competition rules set out in the original tender, the Framework Agreement can be re-opened under the light touch regime at specific points during the term of the Framework Agreement. New suppliers will only be awarded contracts for the remaining term of the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f04f8edf-f4a3-41db-9991-afba66a2c7c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe6244a7-ebfa-4120-a809-7fdf97fb8c62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 2 Jul 2027 3-4 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
NHS Shared Business Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTED
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
38
Supplier Names

1 Clinical Ltd

AM Diagnostic Imaging Ltd

Arevna Limited

Atlas Diagnostics Limited

Cardiarhythm Ltd

Carepro Ltd

Clinical Support Services Alliance Ltd

Concept Care Solutions

Connect Health Ltd

Diagnostic Healthcare Limited

DLP Healthcare Ltd

Eastern Gastroenterology Group Limited

E-vena Healthcare Professionals Ltd

Fischer Carlsen Limited

Fortify Clinic Limited

Frontline Health Professionals Ltd

Gastro Teams Seven 7 Limited

Globe Locums Limited

Haven Medical Primary Healthcare Services

Healthshare Ltd

insource medicare

Langley Clark Insourcing Limited

Managed Healthcare Services Limited

Matter Stream Limited t/a Advanta Healthcare

MediServices Healthcare Ltd

MH 4 LIMITED

Modality LLP

Mylocum Ltd

National Clinical Insourcing Limited

Optima Clinics Limited

Pulse Health Group Limited

SAH Diagnostics Ltd

SHS Partners Surgical Ltd

Tesla Radiology Solutions Ltd

The Placement Group Healthcare Limited

Thurrock Health Hubs

UK Vein Clinic Ltd

Ultrasonix Ltd

Further Information

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