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title: "NNUH/QEH - Provision of Visiting Consultants 2024/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0499c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# NNUH/QEH - Provision of Visiting Consultants 2024/27

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0499c8

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is completing the procurement process titled "NNUH/QEH - Provision of Visiting Consultants 2024/27." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically designated by CPV code 85141000 for services provided by medical personnel. The procurement seeks expert input in ENT, Vascular, and Gastroenterology services, and is being awarded to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust under a direct award process. The notice marks the start of the standstill period, with representations required by midnight on 23rd September 2024. The procurement has been handled using a limited process, with the rationalisation that it falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consultancy services. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, innovative healthcare solutions and those also able to demonstrate robust integration and collaboration capabilities would be well-suited to participate. Although the contract has been earmarked for an existing provider, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, the reflective emphasis on quality, integration, and value can serve as critical benchmarks for other businesses aiming to engage in future tenders within this sector.

## Notice

Services include that of ENT, Vascular, Gastroenterology consultants input into NNUH activity. NNUH are intending to award this contract to QEH as an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services include that of ENT, Vascular, Gastroenterology consultants input into NNUH activity. NNUH are intending to award this contract to QEH as an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. Additional 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 laura.marshall@nnuh.nhs.uk by midnight on the 23rd September 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice services as an intention to award under the PSR.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision to award this contract.

The decision to award this contract is due to its alignment with 1, 2, and 3 of the essential criteria: Quality and Innovation, reflecting the high standards and continuous improvement demonstrated consistently by our current supplier over recent years; Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, demonstrated by the seamless integration, stakeholder collaboration, and uninterrupted service provision; and Value, which is maintained through a careful balance between cost-effectiveness and the proven quality of service nurtured through our strategic partnership with this supplier. This contract award promotes these criteria, emphasizing excellence, sustainability, and efficiency in its implementation.

As such, it was agreed the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

### Procurement Information

Contract not yet awarded, PSR Direct Award Process C being followed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029022-2024 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 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 | £445,421 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029022-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

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