Award

Lymphoedema Services

NHS FRIMLEY ICB

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27 Dec 2024 at 13:03

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Frimley ICB has completed a procurement process for the provision of Lymphoedema Services in East Berkshire. This falls under the health services industry category and targets adults aged 18 or over registered with a GP in East Berkshire. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract awarded to Thames Hospice. The procurement method used was a direct award in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, commencing on 1st April 2025, for an initial period of two years with an optional two-year extension, totalling a contract value of £773,256. The process was managed by NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioners.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those experienced in providing comprehensive care closer to home. Qualified businesses with expertise in assessments, interventions, and support for Lymphoedema are well-suited for this contract. The contract's direct award indicates the necessity for specific qualifications and services that Thames Hospice, the existing provider, can uniquely offer, showcasing the potential for businesses with niche health services skills to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lymphoedema Services

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Lymphoedema Services in East Berkshire. This is a comprehensive service for all adults aged 18 or over who are registered with a GP in East Berkshire with Lymphoedema. The service involves assessment, intervention, evaluation, advice and support which are delivered closer to home and are easily accessed by patients in the East Berkshire area. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice A. 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Lymphoedema Services in East Berkshire. This is a comprehensive service for all adults aged 18 or over who are registered with a GP in East Berkshire with Lymphoedema. The service involves assessment, intervention, evaluation, advice and support which are delivered closer to home and are easily accessed by patients in the East Berkshire area. The total expected value of the contract for the initial two-year contract term is PS386,628. The optional two-year extension expected value of the contract is PS386,628. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (two years + optional two-year extension) is PS773,256. The two-year contract period will commence on the 1st April 2025. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thames Hospice in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation 6(3) and 7 Direct Award process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners, with decisions on the award being made by the Frimley ICB Provider Selection and Contracting Group (PSCG).

Procurement Information

A market engagement PIN was put out for a 2-week period and no other providers expressed an interest. The existing provider of the Lymphoedema service expressed an interest to continue with the service and the ICB are satisfied with the proposed contracting arrangements and due to the nature of the specialised service that Thames Hospice provide that they remain the appropriate provider. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR)confirmation of contract 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041567-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£773,256 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FRIMLEY ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THAMES HOSPICE

Further Information

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