Award

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB Community Aural Microsuction Service

NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Nov 2024 at 16:46

Tender

16 Sep 2024 at 16:25

Planning

24 Jul 2024 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board has announced their intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of a Community Aural Microsuction Service. This service, classified under health services, aims to provide ear clearance to patients aged 10 or older registered with a Norfolk and Waveney GP. The procurement process commenced with planning in July 2024 and moved to the tender stage in September 2024, with an award decision made in November 2024. The contract, valued at £2,974,000, is expected to commence on 3rd February 2025 and will expire on 2nd February 2028, with an option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. Representations regarding the award must be made by 4th December 2024, and the services are to be delivered in Norwich and the broader Norfolk and Waveney region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in healthcare services. The contract's focus on integrating community-based care aligns with reducing unnecessary secondary care referrals, thus offering new business prospects for local healthcare providers. Companies excelling in quality and innovation, integration and collaboration, and service sustainability stand a good chance of successful bids. Additionally, those that can demonstrate the ability to enhance accessibility and social value will be competitive. This contract enables businesses to build a strategic partnership with the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, fostering long-term collaboration and sustainability within the region's healthcare market.

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Notice Title

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB Community Aural Microsuction Service

Notice Description

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board sought competitive offers for the provision of community aural microsuction to patients aged 10+ registered with a Norfolk and Waveney GP.<br/><br/>The aim of the service is to provide a community ear clearance service to manage patients<br/>according to pathway thresholds.<br/><br/>To reduce the number of unnecessary referrals to secondary care.<br/>To perform the agreed services within the specified timeframes from<br/>receipt of referral to discharge to referrers.<br/>To monitor demand and ensure appropriate capacity for the service.<br/>To encourage patient self-management and reduce routine follow-ups<br/>where not clinically indicated.<br/>To be delivered in manner that aligns and supports objectives outlined<br/>in the Norfolk and Waveney ICB Clinical Strategy:<br/><br/>This contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this project is to commission community microsuction services for Norfolk and Waveney ICB.

'This notice is to communicate the intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process'.

The key aims and objectives include the following:

To provide a community ear clearance service to manage patients according to pathway thresholds.
To reduce the number of unnecessary referrals to secondary care.
To perform the agreed services within the specified timeframes from receipt of referral to discharge to referrers.
To monitor demand and ensure appropriate capacity for the service.
To encourage patient self-management and reduce routine follow-ups where not clinically indicated.
To be delivered in manner that aligns and supports objectives outlined in the Norfolk and Waveney ICB Clinical Strategy:
Objective 1: See me as a whole person.
Objective 2: Be one high quality resilient service.
Objective 3: Reduce long waiting times.
Objective 4: Act early to improve health.
Objective 5: Be reliable.
Objective 6: Tackling health inequalities.

Outcomes:
Patients have a positive experience.
Care is delivered in a convenient community care setting.
Alleviate pressure on primary and secondary healthcare services by providing an alternative, community-based option for ear care.
Patients accepted and treated within the specified timeframes.
Patients leave empowered with the knowledge to self-manage where appropriate.
Staff trained to appropriate clinical and professional. Additional information: The awarded contract value includes the optional 2 year extension.

Options: Option to extend the contract for up to an additional 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04845d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037905-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,011,175 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,011,175 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,974,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH NORFOLK PRIMARY CARE

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