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title: "Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT) to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)"
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# Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT) to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047d52

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## Summary

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) in Windsor has awarded a contract to SOPS Healthcare Ltd to provide Community Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) services. The procurement pertains to the health services industry category and is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This contract, with a total lifetime value of £623,613, includes an initial one-year term valued at £310,874, commencing on 1st April 2024, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement follows a direct award process, focusing on quality, value, integration, and social value. This service will be available to patients within the Frimley ICB geography, covering both adults and children, and addressing a range of ENT conditions through community-based outpatient services with GP referrals via E-referral (e-RS).

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in delivering outpatient and community-based health services, particularly those with capabilities in treating ENT conditions. Companies with a strong track record in these areas, adherence to service standards, and experience with NHS contractual requirements will be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The service model is designed for 'Any Willing Provider', making it an accessible opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand within the healthcare sector. Potential bidders can benefit from engaging with NHS procurement processes to secure future contracts, thereby fostering business growth and contributing to healthcare service delivery improvements.

## Notice

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission SOPS Healthcare Ltd to provide a Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT). Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT) cover patients in all areas of the Frimley ICB geography. The service medically manages and treats ENT conditions (the service does not require that surgical procedures be carried out) arising in the registered patient population of Frimley ICB. This service sees both adults and children. The following conditions are treated: Glue Ear, Recurrent otitis media, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Otitis externa, Recurrent tonsillitis, Adenoid hypertrophy, Epistaxis, Deviated nasal septum, Rhinitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic sinusitis, Globus Pharyngeus, Dysphonia, Ear and nose skin lesions. The service model is Any Willing Provider. The services are outpatient and community-based. Referrals are GP referral only using E-referral (e-RS).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT) A summary of the purposes and objectives of the services are below. Community Ear, Nose & Throat Services (ENT) cover patients in all areas of the Frimley ICB geography. The service medically manages and treats ENT conditions (the service does not require that surgical procedures be carried out) arising in the registered patient population of Frimley ICB. This service sees both adults and children. The following conditions are treated: Glue Ear, Recurrent otitis media, Vertigo, Tinnitus, Otitis externa, Recurrent tonsillitis, Adenoid hypertrophy, Epistaxis, Deviated nasal septum, Rhinitis, Nasal Polyps, Chronic sinusitis, Globus Pharyngeus, Dysphonia, Ear and nose skin lesions. The service model is Any Willing Provider. The services are outpatient and community based. Referrals are GP referral only using E-referral (e-RS). The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider SOPS Healthcare Ltd in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract for the initial one-year contract term is PS310,874. The full lifetime contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is PS623,613. The one-year contract period will commence on the 01st April 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Evidence that SOPS Healthcare have satisfied the existing 23/24 contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the 23/24 contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have: followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from Frimley ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the Frimley ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements and followed any Quality reporting templates agreed with the Commissioners, and followed Schedule 6A reporting requirements. SOPS have complied with/not fallen foul of the 23/24 NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. SOPS have also complied with/not fallen foul of the 23/24 Shorter Form General Conditions, including those relating to: liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with, and so the provider will highly likely be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

Options: Option to extend by up to 1 year

### 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 the relevant authority by 24th July 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027487-2024 |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 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 | £623,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WINDSOR |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL4 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Old Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ37 North Hampshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOPS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:39 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027487-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021621-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk

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