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title: "SWH - Verulam Chronic Migraine Service 25/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7ad"
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buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-12-27"
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# SWH - Verulam Chronic Migraine Service 25/27

Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7ad

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## Summary

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the "SWH - Verulam Chronic Migraine Service 25/27". This procurement falls under the health services category and is aimed at providing clinical management for patients with chronic migraines in the UKH23 region, specifically located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom. The service will commence from 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2026, with a potential one-year extension. The contract has been awarded to Neecare Health Care Ltd through Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This method bypassed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing primarily on ensuring continuity and quality of service based on the existing provider's performance. Key dates include the contract award date on 27th December 2024, following approvals from the ICB's Strategic Finance and Commissioning Committee. The contract's maximum value is £77,748 per annum, with a total potential value of £155,496 for two years.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for health service providers, especially those specialising in chronic migraine management. The existing provider, Neecare Health Care Ltd, delivers botulinum injection therapy for chronic migraine patients compliant with NICE Guidelines, demonstrating expertise in this niche. The service's localised approach reduces need for patients to seek treatment outside the area, enhancing patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and can align with the Integrated Care System's objectives will find this opportunity beneficial. With a focus on reducing avoidable A&E attendances and integrating seamlessly within the local healthcare network, this contract is ideal for providers committed to innovation, quality, and sustainable healthcare delivery.

## Notice

The chronic migraine service is provided by Neecare Health Care Ltd
The service undertakes clinical management of chronic migraine for patients who suffer persistent headache.

Neecare chronic migraine service provides clinical intervention for the management of chronic migraine by administering Botulinum injection including regular therapy.

Patients are referred by Neurologist having been diagnosed with Chronic Migraine and meet NICE Guidelines for Botulinum Injection administration.

To confirm, as per the PSR direct award process C, the existing provider is satisfying the existing contract, delivering a good service, meeting all KPIs, with no quality concerns with very good feedback from Clinicians and patients and are likely to satisfy the new contract, The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing from the existing contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chronic Migraine Clinic provide treatment for patients who suffer from persistence headache of:
* Either tension-type and/or migraine quality and occurs on >=15 days per month for at least 3 months.
* No medication overuse.

A strict referral criterion ensures patients would have to see a Neurologist to be diagnosed with Chronic Migraine and then meets the NICE Guidelines for Botulinum administration.
As such the clinic only accepts referrals from a Neurologist who has diagnosed Chronic Migraine in the patient and who fulfil the NICE criteria. 

The clinic maintains close links with the Neurology department at East & North Hertfordshire Trust to receive appropriate support, resources, and education. 

The clinic offers face to face and virtual educational sessions about chronic migraine with clearly defined pathway. 

The contract is for one year with option to renew for a further one year based on FOT of PS77, 748. Additional information: The contract is for one year with option to renew for a further one year based on FOT of PS77, 748. From April 2025 to March 2027

Options: 1 year with option to extend for a further 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 24/12/2024. 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/041565-2024 |
| 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 | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 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 | £155,496 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERULAM CHRONIC MIGRAINE INJECTION CLINIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2024 at 12:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041565-2024
- 12 Dec 2024 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040156-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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