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title: "NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Home Oxygen Service - Assessment & Referral (HOS-AR)"
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# NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Home Oxygen Service - Assessment & Referral (HOS-AR)

Buyer: NHS SOUTHPORT & FORMBY CCG AND NHS SOUTH SEFTON CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ea30

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group, who are collaborating through NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit to procure a Home Oxygen Service – Assessment & Referral (HOS-AR). This contract, valued at approximately £300,000 per year, will span four years with a potential two-year extension, and is located in Bootle, UK. The procurement method is 'Open', and as noted in the documents, the timeline includes significant dates such as the submission deadline on 12th November 2021 and the award period starting from the same day.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in respiratory care and home health assessments. Providers capable of offering individualised oxygen assessment and management are well-suited to compete in this process. The requirement for quality and cost efficiency underscores the need for businesses that can demonstrate both expertise and competitive pricing in their bids, making this an excellent opportunity for growth in the health services industry.

## Notice

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is awarding a contract on behalf of NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group to procure a contract for a Home Oxygen Service - Assessment & Referral (HOS-AR).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is awarding a Home Oxygen Service - Assessment & Referral (HOS-AR) on behalf of NHS Southport & Formby Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group, who are the Contracting Authorities for this opportunity. The aim of the Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service (HOS-AR) is to ensure that home oxygen is appropriately prescribed to those people who clinically need it. The provider will be required to deliver assessment and follow-up appointments in either a clinic environment or in the patient's home, where appropriate. The service will clinically manage all adult patients where a potential need for home oxygen has been identified or a prescription for home oxygen has been initiated. NICE guidance recommends that a specialised assessment needs to take place to enable the oxygen requirements of the patient is individually met. The contract has been valued at approximately PS300,000 per year; and the contract duration will be for 4 years with the potential to extend for a further 1 x 2-year period All documentation can be accessed via https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk For technical support in submitting your Selection Questionnaire or tender submission, contact the Bravo Solution Help-desk on +44 8003684850 or E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

Renewal: There will be an initial contract period of 4 years commencing on 1st April 2022. There will be the option to extend for a further 2-year period from 1st April 2026. The contract value is set at PS1,800,00 over the entire 6-year contract period - please refer to breakdown in section II 2.4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014306-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTHPORT & FORMBY CCG AND NHS SOUTH SEFTON CCG |
| Additional buyers | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014306-2022
- 8 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025283-2021

## 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
- http://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk
- http://www.rlbuht.nhs.uk
- http://www.southseftonccg.nhs.uk
- https://midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk/
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

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