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05 Mar 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process for providing additional primary care capacity, specifically focusing on out-of-hours base visits at Royal Sussex County Hospital. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023 and operates outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Regulations 2024. The notice, published on 5 March 2025, marks the start of a standstill period that concludes on 17 March 2025. The contract, valued at £720,000 per annum, is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025, contingent on representations received by the Deputy Chief Delivery and Strategy Officer and the Director of Strategic Commissioning, NHS Sussex ICB.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept in providing urgent treatment care in primary healthcare settings. The weighted evaluation criteria prioritise quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, access, health inequalities reduction, and social value. Companies excelling in these areas stand a strong chance of success in this competitive process. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focusing on healthcare can leverage this tender to expand their reach and enhance their market presence within the Sussex region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Additional Primary Care Capacity - Out of hours Base Visits

Notice Description

Delivery of a proportion of Urgent Treatment Centre provision at Royal Sussex County Hospital. 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. C231755) 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 3 months, from 1/4/25 to 30/6/25. The service value is PS720,000 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of a proportion of UTC provision at Royal Sussex County Hospital. 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. C231755) 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 3 months, from 1/4/25 to 30/6/25. The service value is PS720,00 per annum.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008105-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
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

Care Unbound Ltd

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