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NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Provision of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Service in the South East Region

NHS ENGLAND SOUTH EAST SPECIALISED COMMISSIONING

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Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service across the South East region. The procurement, divided into three lots, aims to deliver specialised maternity care within regional PAS centres, backed by local maternity services. The regions covered include Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, Wessex (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, and Salisbury), and Thames Valley (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Frimley, and Milton Keynes). Interested providers must submit their responses via the Atamis system by 30th January 2025, with the contract intended to commence from 1st April 2025 for a term of five years, extendable by an additional two years. The procurement process follows the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in obstetric and gynaecologic services. With an approximate annual funding allocation of £1,733,722 across the region, and each lot having specific funding and scope, suppliers with the capacity and expertise to deliver high-quality, multidisciplinary care for high-risk pregnancies stand to benefit greatly. Companies with strengths in innovative healthcare delivery, economic and financial stability, and a commitment to improving health outcomes are particularly well-suited for this tender. Success in securing a lot will drive business growth through a sustained five-year contract with potential for extension, ensuring a stable revenue stream and enhanced reputation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Provision of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Service in the South East Region

Notice Description

This notice is placed to set out NHS England South East's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South East is seeking suitable providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 3 lots. Each lot will work collaboratively within the South East to provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. The 3 lots cover the areas incorporating the relevant Integrated Care Board (ICB) boundaries within the South East as follows: * Lot 1: Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) * Lot 2: Wessex (W) Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Dorset and Salisbury * Lot 3: Thames Valley (TV) Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, Frimley and Milton Keynes It is acknowledged that there may be a requirement to take patients from outside of a lot area for treatment. As the service establishes itself the lot boundaries may be reviewed. Any such review will be carried out with the relevant provider/s of the service within the affected lot. The aims of the service are to: To accurately diagnose Abnormally Invasive Placenta (AIP) and determine the clinical risk it poses. To maximise safety for the mother by providing high quality specialist multidisciplinary care for the delivery of women at high risk of AIP. This involves: * Preventing avoidable deaths in a population at very high risk of mortality * Minimising ITU admission and length of stay in ITU * Reducing blood product administration * Reducing the risk of severe maternal morbidity such as cardiac arrest, fistula formation and lower urinary tract trauma * Reducing risk of unnecessary surgical procedures including vertical abdominal incision and hysterectomy * Reducing the risk of iatrogenic injury to women from false positive diagnoses * To improve safety for the baby by minimising iatrogenic premature delivery * To ensure that the quality of the care provided is nationally monitored and subject to a process of continued improvement (though a national dashboard). * To participate in national data collection to improve understanding The approximate expected annual allocation of funding by lot, based on expected patient flow of incidence of complex PAS: * Lot 1: KSS - PS665,266 * Lot 2: W- PS443,510 * Lot 3: TV - PS624,946 * South East Total - PS1,733,722 The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the South East region will be PS1,733,722, with a total approximate maximum contract value of PS12,136,054. The contracts will be for a term of 5 years with an optional extension period of 2 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner

Lot Information

Kent, Surrey and Sussex

NHS England South East is seeking suitable providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 3 lots. Each lot will work collaboratively within the South East to provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. * Lot 1 KSS is intended to cover Kent and Medway ICB, Surrey Heartlands ICB and Sussex ICB It is acknowledged that there may be a requirement to take patients from outside of a lot area for treatment. As the service establishes itself the lot boundaries may be reviewed. Any such review will be carried out with the relevant provider/s of the service within the affected lot. The contract term for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex lot will be for a term of 5 years with an optional extension period of 2 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex lot will be PS665,266, with a total approximate maximum contract value of PS4,656,862. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Wessex

NHS England South East is seeking suitable providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 3 lots. Each lot will work collaboratively within the South East to provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. Lot 2 W is intended to cover Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Dorset ICB and Salisbury area. It is acknowledged that there may be a requirement to take patients from outside of a lot area for treatment. As the service establishes itself the lot boundaries may be reviewed. Any such review will be carried out with the relevant provider/s of the service within the affected lot. The contract term for the Wessex lot will be for a term of 5 years with an optional extension period of 2 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the Wessex lot will be PS443,510, with a total approximate maximum contract value of PS3,104,570. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Thames Valley

NHS England South East is seeking suitable providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) service, in line with the specified requirements. The procurement is divided into 3 lots. Each lot will work collaboratively within the South East to provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services. Lot 3 TV is intended to cover Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire ICB, Frimley ICB and Milton Keynes area. It is acknowledged that there may be a requirement to take patients from outside of a lot area for treatment. As the service establishes itself the lot boundaries may be reviewed. Any such review will be carried out with the relevant provider/s of the service within the affected lot. The contract term for the Thames Valley lot will be for a term of 5 years with an optional extension period of 2 years. Services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The approximate expected annual allocation of funding for the Thames Valley lot will be PS624,946, with a total approximate maximum contract value of PS4,374,622. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d3cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001546-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND SOUTH EAST SPECIALISED COMMISSIONING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 7EB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ4 Kent, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

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