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Provision of Specialist HIV Consultant OnCall Advice Telephone Service

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Oct 2024 at 10:47

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26 Sep 2024 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has formally awarded a contract for the "Provision of Specialist HIV Consultant OnCall Advice Telephone Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract, awarded on 8 October 2024, is of a value of £53,306 with an initial term of two years and options to extend by a further 24 months plus 12 months. This contract involves providing out-of-hours specialist medical advice and support for the HIV service, a critical community health service. The procurement process was a direct award without a prior call for competition due to extreme urgency, ensuring continuity of care for vulnerable patients in East Sussex, with the services primarily located in the UKJ22 region.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for health service providers experienced in delivering HIV specialist support. Firms in the healthcare sector, especially those with capabilities in emergency and out-of-hour services, would find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the established protocols and the focus on community health services, businesses with a track record in delivering quality medical advice and support would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only aids community health but also enhances a firm's reputation and breadth of experience in specialised healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialist HIV Consultant OnCall Advice Telephone Service

Notice Description

Provision of out of hours HIV specialist medical advice and support to the HIV service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of specialist medical advice out of hours provision for the care of patients with HIV. Under the PSR Regime under Direct Award C. This is an emergency contract to ensure uninterrupted continuity of care for vulnerable high risk patients. 2 year term contract with a lifetime value of PS53,306.

Options: There is an option to extend this contract by a further 24months + 12months to align to Head Contract.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 7 October 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-04a321
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032209-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,306 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nikole Love
Contact Email
nikole.love@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7500448906

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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