Award

Sussex Home Visiting Service

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has issued an Intention to Award Notice for the "Sussex Home Visiting Service," specifically aimed at providing General Practitioner services during out of hours in the Sussex region. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime 2023 using Direct Award Process C, which is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The notice marks the commencement of a standstill period, requiring providers interested in contesting the decision to send their representations via email by 23:59 on 17th March 2025. The contract is intended for a period of 24 months starting from 1st April 2025 with an annual value of £4,226,127.

This procurement process presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large service providers specialising in healthcare. The contract's value and the emphasis on quality, innovation, and integration make it ideal for businesses with robust experience in delivering sustainable and high-quality healthcare services. Companies that demonstrate excellence in areas such as value for money, social value, and the ability to reduce health inequalities are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, fostering long-term growth and stronger market positioning within the healthcare industry.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Sussex Home Visiting Service

Notice Description

The Sussex Home Visiting Service (SHVS) is the out of hours GP home visiting service for Sussex. 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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to robert.kitt1@nhs.net (Reference no. C231764) by midnight (23:59) on 17/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 24 months, from 1/4/25 to 31/3/27. The service value is PS4,226,127 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Sussex Home Visiting Service (SHVS) is the out of hours GP home visiting service for Sussex. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to robert.kitt1@nhs.net (Reference no. C231764) by midnight (23:59) on 17/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 24 months, from 1/4/25 to 31/3/27. The service value is PS4,226,127 per annum.

Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008102-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,452,254 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 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
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Robert Kitt
Contact Email
robert.kitt1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7823534547

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
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)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEGRATED CARE 24

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e5-2025-03-05T16:30:46Z",
    "date": "2025-03-05T16:30:46Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e5",
    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 or Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via emal to robert.kitt1@nhs.net (Reference no. C231764) by midnight (23:59) on 17/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Decision maker: Deputy Chief Integration & Primary Care Officer and Director of Joint Commissioning, NHS Sussex ICB. No conflicts of interest were declared. The service evaluation was reviewed against the 5 key criteria: * Quality & Innovation * Value * Integration, collaboration & service sustainability * Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice * Social value These were then weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%), Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (20%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (20%); Social Value (10%). In determining the weightings for each of the criteria, our primary focus was on ensuring that the evaluation process reflects the key priorities and objectives of the service. Quality & Innovation: This criterion was assigned the highest weighting, reflecting our commitment to delivering a service of the highest quality. It emphasises the importance of innovation and adaptability in meeting the evolving needs of service users while maintaining excellence in service delivery. Value: The criterion of \"Value\" holds significant importance as it underscores the necessity of achieving optimal value for public investment. It is essential to ensure that resources are utilised efficiently and effectively to deliver sustainable and cost-effective services. Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability: This criterion shares the second heaviest weighting, highlighting the critical role of integration and collaboration in enhancing service delivery. It emphasises the importance of establishing cohesive partnerships between providers to ensure the sustainability and long-term viability of the service. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: Also assigned the second heaviest weighting, this criterion underscores our commitment to promoting equitable access to healthcare services. It emphasises the importance of addressing health inequalities and enhancing patient choice, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for all. Social Value: While weighted the lightest among the criteria, \"Social Value\" remains a crucial consideration in our evaluation process. It recognises the potential impact of service changes on the local healthcare workforce and their contributions to broader social, economic, and environmental improvements in the community. The existing provider was assessed against key criteria which were weighted according to importance in terms of service delivery and scored satisfactorily against the assessed criteria.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "C231764",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Sussex Home Visiting Service",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "85121100",
            "description": "General-practitioner services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The Sussex Home Visiting Service (SHVS) is the out of hours GP home visiting service for Sussex. 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 or the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to robert.kitt1@nhs.net (Reference no. C231764) by midnight (23:59) on 17/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 24 months, from 1/4/25 to 31/3/27. The service value is PS4,226,127 per annum.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The Sussex Home Visiting Service (SHVS) is the out of hours GP home visiting service for Sussex. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be submitted to the relevant authority via email to robert.kitt1@nhs.net (Reference no. C231764) by midnight (23:59) on 17/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 24 months, from 1/4/25 to 31/3/27. The service value is PS4,226,127 per annum.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "100"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "N/A",
                            "type": "cost",
                            "description": "0"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85121100",
                        "description": "General-practitioner services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKJ2"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Sussex"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 Direct Award Process C."
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "008102-2025-C231764-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-03193182",
                    "name": "Integrated Care 24 LTD"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-QNX",
            "name": "NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board",
                "id": "QNX",
                "scheme": "GB-NHS"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sackville House, Brooks Close",
                "locality": "Lewes",
                "region": "UKJ2",
                "postalCode": "BN7 2FZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Robert Kitt",
                "telephone": "+44 7823534547",
                "email": "robert.kitt1@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-03193182",
            "name": "Integrated Care 24 LTD",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Integrated Care 24 LTD",
                "id": "03193182",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Kingston House, The Long Barrow, Orbital Park",
                "locality": "Ashford",
                "region": "UKJ4",
                "postalCode": "TN24 0GP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-106693",
            "name": "NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Sackville House, Brooks Close",
                "locality": "Lewes",
                "postalCode": "BN7 2FZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-106694",
            "name": "NHS England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Skipton House, 80 London Road",
                "locality": "LONDON",
                "postalCode": "SE1 6LH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "mediationBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.england.nhs.uk/"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-NHS-QNX",
        "name": "NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "008102-2025-C231764-1",
            "awardID": "008102-2025-C231764-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 8452254,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-02-21T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}