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Provision of Neurophysiology Clinics

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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11 Jan 2025 at 02:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust is in the award stage of a procurement process for the provision of Neurophysiology Clinics. This contract, governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, is intended for the provision of medical specialist services, including Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) reporting. The contract is valued at £549,000 and is scheduled to run from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2027, with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. Key dates include the standstill period ending at midnight on 22nd January 2025, during which representations can be made. The neurophysiology services will support Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, located in Birmingham, UKG37 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in medical specialist services. The contract is set to be awarded to MEDISERVICES HEALTHCARE LTD under a direct award process, highlighting the importance of being recognised as reliable and cost-efficient providers. Businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality neurophysiology services and improving healthcare accessibility will find this procurement particularly relevant. Firms which focus on innovation, value, and social value commitments stand to benefit significantly from this award, especially in terms of reputation and expanding service offerings within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Neurophysiology Clinics

Notice Description

Neurophysiology Services provision - EMG services and NCS reporting. <br/><br/>The Contracts are to be awarded via The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023 - Direct Award C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Neurophysiology services; Electromyography (EMG), Complex Nerve Conduction Studies (CNCS) and Single Fibre EMGs.

Ad-hoc services are required to support the in-house Neurophysiology team with clearing of waiting lists.

The term of an existing contract is due to expire and Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust proposes a new contract to replace the existing contract at the end of its term.

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following the Direct Award Process C, under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. Contractual period 01/02/2025 to 31/01/2027 with Optional 2 x 12-month extensions.

The key criteria list assesed to come to this conclusion is as follows:

- Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation
- Key criteria 2. Value
- Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
- Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
- Key criteria 5. Social value commitment

In summary, it was the view of key stakeholders engaged that the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Price benchmarking undertaken also demonstrated the existing supplier to be a cost competitive market option for the service supply.

There were no Conflict of Interests recorded. Additional information: This notice is being used as a Content of notice of intention to award to the above named providers, under Direct Award Process C.

This notice is to commence the eight day standstill period, which upon its expiry, it is Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust's intention to proceed to award of the Contract.

Procurement Information

UK PSR Regulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000957-2025
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

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£549,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20251 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
SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Kirk Johnson
Contact Email
kirk.johnson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 07896607624

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISERVICES HEALTHCARE

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