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title: "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Dermatology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a5a1"
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# Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Dermatology

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a5a1

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the insourcing of clinical support services in the field of Dermatology. This procurement, classified under CPV code 85121282, aims to provide a fully managed two-week wait (Fast Track) Dermatology service to reduce waiting times, specifically on weekends, including outpatient appointments and follow-up minor procedures. The contract, valued at £198,180, covers the period from 14 September 2024 to 31 March 2025 and is situated at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton (region UKK23). The procurement was awarded without prior competition based on a framework agreement (SBS10203) and adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract being awarded to ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, particularly those offering dermatology services. The direct award model, employed in this case, allows for quicker implementation and extension of services by the existing provider, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses with established frameworks and those capable of delivering high-quality clinical support promptly. Companies equipped to offer innovative healthcare solutions or possess expertise in reducing patient wait times would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their operations and solidifying relationships within the NHS procurement landscape.

## Notice

Provision of a fully managed 2 week wait (Fast Track) Dermatology service to support the reduction of waiting times and provided on weekends, including outpatient appointments and follow up minor operating procedures.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully managed 2 week wait (Fast Track) Dermatology service to support the reduction of waiting times and provided on weekends, including outpatient appointments and follow up minor operating procedures.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

The expected lifetime value of the contract is PS198,180.00

The contract dates are 14/09/24-31/03/25.

This is an extension of an existing service with the current provider.

The contract has been awarded via SBS Insourcing of Clinical Support Services SBS10203. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Decision marker: Cancer Programme Manager
No conflicts of interest were declared

### Procurement Information

Procurement via direct award on the Insourcing of Clinical Support Services Framework Agreement Reference: SBS10203

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031783-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 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 | £198,180 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICS OPERATIONS T/A XYLA ELECTIVE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031783-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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