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title: "SCFT Clinical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04859a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# SCFT Clinical Support Services

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04859a

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## Summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for SCFT Clinical Support Services under the SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services. The procurement focuses on consultant-led Rheumatology outpatient services to be delivered at Bognor War Memorial Hospital. This tender falls within the services category, specifically outpatient care services. The contract, with an updated approximate value of £108,000.00, is expected to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th September 2025. The procurement method used is a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 2023). Key updates include changes to the contract value and service delivery dates, with notable completion of the standstill period and relevant amendments as of 15th November 2024.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in healthcare and clinical support services. Companies that excel in value for money, service delivery, and possess specific expertise in Rheumatology outpatient care will be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Medinet Clinical Services Limited highlights the importance of readiness to manage patient care, organise referrals, request diagnostics, and follow stringent infection prevention protocols. With a focus on high-quality service delivery, businesses that can demonstrate robust healthcare capabilities and efficient operational processes will find promising opportunities in similar tenders conducted by public sector organisations.

## Notice

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of consultant led Rheumatology outpatient services delivered from Bognor War Memorial Hospital.

The Authority intends to award a contract via SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023").

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("the Authority") required the provision of consultant led Rheumatology outpatient services delivered from Bognor War Memorial Hospital.

The Authority intends to award a contract via SBS Framework SBS10203 - Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023"), to Medinet Clinical Services Limited, based on service delivery to date, value for money and capability within this area of healthcare provision.

The provider will deliver a consultant led Rheumatology Outpatient service six (6) days per month in West Sussex.

Services provided will include:
* Calling the patient into the clinic room when ready
* Organising onward referrals
* Requesting diagnostics
* Following up and reviewing diagnostics
* Completing outcomes sheets for each patient and associated onward processes
* Completing infection prevention processes after each appointment
* Document any joint injections
* Ensuring patient consent prior to any treatment is obtained and recorded
* Dictating letters (if required) to capture outcome of the outpatient clinic
* Contact the on call team if a patient needs admission on the day
* Prompt Notification of any incidents 

The approximate value of the contract is estimated to be PS56,327.40 with services to be provided between 12/08/2024 - 30/11/2024.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 08/08/2024. 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/037027-2024 |
| 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 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 | £56,327 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDINET CLINICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85112200 - Outpatient care services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 13:54 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037027-2024
- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023639-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/
- https://www.ukmedinet.com/clinical-services/

## Provenance

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