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title: "Elective Outsourcing Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Elective Outsourcing Contract

Buyer: STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac5c

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## Summary

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for an "Elective Outsourcing Contract" in the hospital services category. The contract is intended to address capacity restraints within the service and runs from 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a value of up to £400,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Circle Health Group Limited selected as the supplier. This decision, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is subject to a standstill period where providers can make representations by 29th October 2024. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the service is expected to be delivered in the UKH region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hospital services to enhance their market presence by offering outsourcing solutions that meet national standards for quality, innovation, and value. Particularly, businesses capable of providing efficient and flexible services that support healthcare providers in reducing health inequalities and improving access for patients could find this contract beneficial. The Circle Health Group Limited's selection highlights the importance of collaborating closely with the NHS to develop and deliver local healthcare solutions. Large-scale healthcare providers that can integrate, collaborate, and sustain service delivery at a high quality, while offering social value, are well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th October 2024. Contract Details: It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Circle Health Group Limited. There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract, however the contract value for the initial period may be up to PS400,000 The contract will run from 1st November 2024 up to 31st March 2025. Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - The supplier is able to provide a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to provide the service from the contract start date. Value - The supplier is able to deliver the required services within national guidance and the available budget. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide similar services in the past. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe an effective outsourced service can be provided. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The service provider has capacity to be able to support the FT in meeting national standards and is able to provide capacity and appointment times outside of typical Monday-Friday core office hours which will enable patients greater choice and flexibility, improving uptake of appointments by patients. Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the services, and will enable patients to be seen sooner and avoiding further deterioration in their clinical condition. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

### Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033216-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 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 | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STOCKPORT |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK2 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Electoral ward | Offerton |
| Westminster constituency | Cheadle |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033216-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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