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SCFT Clinical Support Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Nov 2024 at 13:54

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for SCFT Clinical Support Services under the SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services. The procurement focuses on consultant-led Rheumatology outpatient services to be delivered at Bognor War Memorial Hospital. This tender falls within the services category, specifically outpatient care services. The contract, with an updated approximate value of £108,000.00, is expected to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th September 2025. The procurement method used is a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 2023). Key updates include changes to the contract value and service delivery dates, with notable completion of the standstill period and relevant amendments as of 15th November 2024.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in healthcare and clinical support services. Companies that excel in value for money, service delivery, and possess specific expertise in Rheumatology outpatient care will be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Medinet Clinical Services Limited highlights the importance of readiness to manage patient care, organise referrals, request diagnostics, and follow stringent infection prevention protocols. With a focus on high-quality service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate robust healthcare capabilities and efficient operational processes will find promising opportunities in similar tenders conducted by public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

SCFT Clinical Support Services

Notice Description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of consultant led Rheumatology outpatient services delivered from Bognor War Memorial Hospital.<br/><br/>The Authority intends to award a contract via SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of consultant led Rheumatology outpatient services delivered from Bognor War Memorial Hospital.

The Authority intends to award a contract via SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023"), to Medinet Clinical Services Limited, based on service delivery to date, value for money and capability within this area of healthcare provision.

The provider will deliver a consultant led Rheumatology Outpatient service six (6) days per month in West Sussex.

Services provided will include:
* Calling the patient into the clinic room when ready
* Organising onward referrals
* Requesting diagnostics
* Following up and reviewing diagnostics
* Completing outcomes sheets for each patient and associated onward processes
* Completing infection prevention processes after each appointment
* Document any joint injections
* Ensuring patient consent prior to any treatment is obtained and recorded
* Dictating letters (if required) to capture outcome of the outpatient clinic
* Contact the on call team if a patient needs admission on the day
* Prompt Notification of any incidents

The approximate value of the contract is estimated to be PS56,327.40 with services to be provided between 12/08/2024 - 30/11/2024.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 08/08/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04859a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037027-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Procurement Team
Contact Email
sc-tr.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDINET CLINICAL SERVICES

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