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title: "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c93e

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## Summary

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services", specifically targeting consultant-led Rheumatology outpatient services at Bognor War Memorial Hospital. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 85112200 for outpatient care services, is valued at £108,000 and is set to be executed between 1st December 2024 and 30th September 2025. This falls within the South East England region (UKJ2). The procurement process reached the award stage with the standstill period occurring from 18th December 2024 to 3rd January 2025, culminating in a direct award under SBS Framework SBS10203, as specified by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in healthcare services, outpatient cares, and service insourcing. It suits established large-scale providers with a proven track record in delivering high-quality specialist outpatient services. Companies that can ensure consistent service delivery, value for money, and have the ability to manage complex healthcare provisions will find this an attractive opportunity. The direct award process highlights the need for swift and competent execution, providing an advantageous position to those familiar with NHS frameworks and PSR 2023 regulations.

## 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 PS108,000.00 with services to be provided between 01/12/2024 - 30/09/2025.

### 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 03/01/2025. 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/000443-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 8 Jan 2025 at 10:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000443-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040816-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukmedinet.co.uk
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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