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title: "Tier 4 Bariatrics Service - Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside CCGs"
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# Tier 4 Bariatrics Service - Lancashire, Cumbria, Merseyside CCGs

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7c9f76c-5b13-4ad6-81db-a3988c8ee690

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## Summary

The procurement process focuses on the "Tier 4 Bariatrics Service" for the NHS in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Merseyside. The lead commissioner for this tender is the NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG, representing multiple clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the region. This open tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27th May 2022 at 12:00 pm. The contract, estimated at a total indicative value of £22,864,443 over five years, may provide services across two geographic lots: Lot 1 for Lancashire and Cumbria CCGs and Lot 2 for Merseyside CCGs. The contract will commence on 1st November 2022, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in bariatric and weight management services. Companies that hold NHS-accredited status or that are operational providers of health services will find themselves well-suited to engage in this procurement process. With a maximum of four providers to be selected, successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish long-term contracts within the NHS framework, thereby enhancing their market presence and facilitating business growth in the North West region of England.

## Notice

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is working on behalf of Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside CCGs. This invitation to tender is for Tier 4 Bariatric & Weight Loss Service in Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside. NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG will be the lead commissioner on behalf of the following CCGs: NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG NHS Blackpool CCG NHS Greater Preston CCG NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG NHS East Lancashire CCG NHS West Lancashire CCG NHS Fylde & Wyre CCG NHS Morecambe Bay CCG NHS North Cumbria CCG NHS Halton CCG NHS Knowsley CCG NHS Liverpool CCG NHS South Sefton CCG NHS Southport and Formby CCG NHS St Helens CCG NHS Warrington CCG NHS Wirral CCG Please note this may be extended to include NHS Cheshire CCG as a commissioning organisation to be added to the contract at a later date following the award of contract. This procurement is based on two lots around the geographical areas as detailed above: Lot 1: Lancashire and Cumbria CCGs and Lot 2: Merseyside CCGs (with Cheshire CCG potentially coming on board at a later stage). The ITT will be live on Thursday 14th April 2022 on the MLCSU Bravo portal (see below) & it will have a deadline for submissions on Friday 27th May 2022 12:00pm. A maximum of 2 providers may be selected in each lot, one of which must be an NHS Acute provider. There will be a maximum of 4 providers across both lots. The highest scoring NHS Acute Provider for each lot will be recommended as a successful bidder. Secondary, the highest scoring bidder, whether this is another bidder from the NHS Acute sector or another bidder from the Independent Sector, they will also be recommended as a successful bidder. The Indicative Financial Cost Envelope for Lancashire & Cumbria (based on 100% activity) is PS1,401,139 per annum (at 2021/22 tariff prices). 5 years total (PS7,005,695), with an option to extend for a further 2 years (PS2,802,278) gives a total indicative contract value for Lot 1 of PS9,807,973. The Indicative Financial Cost Envelope for Merseyside (including Wirral & Warrington) (based on 100% activity) is PS1,865,210 per annum (at 2021/22 tariff prices). 5 years total would be PS9,326,050, with an option to extended for a further 2 years (PS3,730,420) gives a total indicative contract value for Lot 2 of PS13,056,470. Total for both lots PS22,864,443 The contract is for 5 years with an option to extend for 2 years. The Commissioner reserves the right to reject bids that exceed the indicated budget. Candidates wishing to be considered must register their expression of interest & provide additional procurement-specific information (by registering on the Bravo portal). Candidates should register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). Additional information: This procurement is for Social and other specific services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ('Regulations') http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made Accordingly, the Contracting Authority is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/part/2/chapter/3/made The Contracting Authority is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement. Right to Cancel: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to discontinue the procurement process at any time, which shall include the right not to award a contract or contracts, and does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender, or any tender received, and reserves the right to award a contract in part, or to call for new tenders should it consider this necessary. The Contracting Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidate or tenderer in connection with the completion and return of the information requested in this Contract Notice, or in the completion or submission of any tender, irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is cancelled or postponed. All dates, time periods and values specified in this notice are provisional and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change these. Transparency: The Contracting Authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this procurement under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the contracting authority intends to publish procurement documentation and the text of any resulting contractual arrangements, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act. If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means using the internet. Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public-sector body detailed within this notice, wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation and information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602a862-d6ad-46b2-bad6-bf0ca3c05cde |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602a862-d6ad-46b2-bad6-bf0ca3c05cde
- 12 Feb 2020 at 10:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea0e5c-d384-41f8-bbed-fef95fbe5793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9602a862-d6ad-46b2-bad6-bf0ca3c05cde
  20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bea0e5c-d384-41f8-bbed-fef95fbe5793
  12th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/part/2/chapter/3/made
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

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