Award

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jan 2025 at 10:00

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18 Dec 2024 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services", specifically targeting consultant-led Rheumatology outpatient services at Bognor War Memorial Hospital. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85112200 for outpatient care services, is valued at £108,000 and is set to be executed between 1st December 2024 and 30th September 2025. This falls within the South East England region (UKJ2). The procurement process reached the award stage with the standstill period occurring from 18th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025, culminating in a direct award under SBS Framework SBS10203, as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare services, outpatient cares, and service insourcing. It suits established large-scale providers with a proven track record in delivering high-quality specialist outpatient services. Companies that can ensure consistent service delivery, value for money, and have the ability to manage complex healthcare provisions will find this an attractive opportunity. The direct award process highlights the need for swift and competent execution, providing an advantageous position to those familiar with NHS frameworks and PSR 2023 regulations.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of 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 PS108,000.00 with services to be provided between 01/12/2024 - 30/09/2025.

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 03/01/2025. 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-04c93e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000443-2025
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

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 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
Dagmar Hagen-Machell
Contact Email
dagmar.hagen@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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