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title: "Maternity NRT/Vape Administration and Distribution in Suffolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047b14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB"
published: "2024-07-24"
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# Maternity NRT/Vape Administration and Distribution in Suffolk

Buyer: NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047b14

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## Summary

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB has completed the procurement process for the "Maternity NRT/Vape Administration and Distribution in Suffolk" contract, categorised under Health services (CPV 85100000). The contract was awarded on 11th June 2024 and is effective from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value excluding VAT of £41,000. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using the direct award process. The primary aim is to provide administrative support for prescribing and processing Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and vaping services for pregnant women and their partners in Suffolk.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in pharmacotherapy for pregnancy-related health solutions. The awarded provider, Provide CiC, will be responsible for ensuring smooth operation and timely processing of orders. Businesses experienced in integrated care systems, innovation in health services, and those capable of supporting carbon reduction initiatives, as outlined in the SNEE Green Plan, may find this tender advantageous for expanding their service delivery and enhancing their market presence in the health sector.

## Notice

The service is to provide the administration for the prescribing and processing of the NRT and Vaping requested for pregnant women and their partners in Suffolk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The midwife will email the provider with the patient contact details and the pharmacotherapy required. They will check the pharmacotherapy is appropriate for the patient/s. They will email the patient and partner with order codes and the information for accessing the ordering website, and take responsibility for the provision being sent to the patient/s. The admin role will support this process to run smoothly and in a timely manner. The contract will be for one year with no extension option. It will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board are awarding the contract named within this notice under the Direct Award C process which is outlined within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The provider named in this notice is an existing provider and has been reviewed through a Key Criteria assessment to ensure the awarding body is satisfied with current performance and reasonably expects the provider to be able to satisfy the contract which is the subject of this notice. The contract which is the subject of this notice has not changed considerably when compared with the existing / previous contract delivered by the named provider. The ICB may wish to introduce additional services during the lifetime of the contract ("Contract modifications"). Such contract modifications will be contemplated where additional requirements are similar and or complementary to the services already included in the Specification, at any given time. Such expansion would be by the addition of services commissioned by the Authority as named in the Contract Notice. To this end, after the award of contract, there is a possibility that the contract may be varied as allowable in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

### Procurement Information

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 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 17th July 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). They should be submitted in writing to procurement@snee.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Insert Award decision-makers: Respiratory Committee No conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, were declared by any decision makes. The decision to award this contract in line with Direct Award Process C was based on evaluation against the five required key criteria as follows: * Quality and Innovation - Assured - SNEE ICB are assured that the provider is delivering a safe and effective service as required by the specification and contract they are currently delivering. * Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability - Assured - SNEE ICB are assured that the provider is positively impacting on the integrated care system through their integration and collaboration delivered as a requirement of the specification or alternative elements linked to the delivery. * Value - Assured - SNEE ICB are assured that the provider is delivering value to the integrated care system and the cost of change would not be outweighed by the potential benefit of a new provider. * Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice - Assured - SNEE ICB are assured that the provider is meeting needs of the population to ensure equitable access and choice as required by the specification and contract. * Social Value - Assured - SNEE ICB are assured that the provider is delivering in line with the SNEE Green Plan, supporting with the implementation of carbon reduction and increase in initiatives which positively impact on the wider determinants of health

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023014-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROVIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 11:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023014-2024
- 5 Jul 2024 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020598-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home
- https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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