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Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) · compiled

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Opportunity overview

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List. 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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C255036) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 30/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) The service value is £2,373,647 per annum.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Contract value
£21.4m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
14 Oct 2024
Award ID
033741-2024-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 05232967
Location
Reading, UKJ11, RG1 8BW, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85100000 — Health services

Lots

  • NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List. 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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C255036) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 30/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) Contract set to commence 1st April 2025 and end 31st March 2032, with an option to extend by 24 months to end 31st March 2034. The service value is £2,373,647 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,615,529. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £21,362,823 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. This is an existing service that will be provided by the existing provider. Description of the services: The GP Registered List: The APMS registered list will offer primary care services to patients resident within the practice boundary which comprises the city of Brighton and Hove, who wish to register with the practice. Primary Care services will be delivered in accordance with the national APMS contract, amended annually through a national contract variation. In addition, patients will be offered Locally Commissioned Services as agreed with NHS Sussex. Weight Management Services and Learning Disabilities Health Check Scheme will also be offered to appropriate registered patients. The walk-in service: The walk-in service will offer the following services to both registered and non-registered patients resident in Brighton and Hove, and those visiting the city. Mainly walk-in consultations minor illness and minor injury diagnosis and treatment • a multi-disciplinary team and/or approach • directly bookable appointments into the service from NHS111 • directly bookable capability into other services for urgent onward referral • health promotion, signposting, information on self-directed referrals and social prescribing capability • support, advice, and information on registering with a GP practice if not already registered • real time data on appointments and service capacity available to patients and the wider system. Service Aims • Provide timely primary care medical services to registered patients who are resident in the practice boundary area of Brighton and Hove. • Improve access to urgent primary care for the communities of, and visitors to, Brighton and Hove via a walk-in service. • Reduce the need for unheralded attendance at ED and UTC ensuring patients are seen in the most appropriate setting for their needs. • Support primary care resilience in the city. • Integrate with other services in the city in the development of Integrated Care Teams and the ongoing development of the Deans and Central Brighton Primary Care Network (PCN). The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.£20.7m

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C255036
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Short description
Section
II.1.4

New Value

Text
The originally advertised annual contract value has been adjusted. The annual contract value for this tender will be the following: The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £2,373,647 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,615,529. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £21,362,823 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. Contract start date will be 1st April 2025. Bidders are required to have a minimum annual turnover or £2.373 million pounds (2022/23) to be eligible for award of this contract.

Old Value

Text
The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £2,301,376 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,109,632. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £20,712,384 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. Contract start date will be 1st April 2025. Bidders are required to have a minimum annual turnover or £2.3 million pounds (2022/23) to be eligible for award of this contract.
Entry 2

Where

Label
Description of the procurement
Section
II.2.4

New Value

Text
The originally advertised annual contract value has been adjusted. The annual contract value for this tender will be the following: The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £2,373,647 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,615,529. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £21,362,823 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. Contract start date will be 1st April 2025. Bidders are required to have a minimum annual turnover or £2.373 million pounds (2022/23) to be eligible for award of this contract.

Old Value

Text
The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £2,301,376 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,109,632. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £20,712,384 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. Contract start date will be 1st April 2025. Bidders are required to have a minimum annual turnover or £2.3 million pounds (2022/23) to be eligible for award of this contract.
Entry 3

Where

Label
Estimated value
Section
II.2.6

New Value

Text
Value excluding VAT: £21,362,823

Old Value

Text
Value excluding VAT: £20,712,384
Entry 4

Where

Label
Estimated total value
Section
II.1.5

New Value

Text
Value excluding VAT: £21,362,823

Old Value

Text
Value excluding VAT: £20,712,384
Entry 2
Id
3
Description
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 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the Competitive Process. Contract award: 4th December, 2024. Contract term: 7 years with option to extend for one period of 2 years. Contract start date: 1 April 2025 Contract end date: 31 March 2032 Option to extend by 1 x 24-month period to 31 March 2034 Contract value per annum: £2,373,647 Total contract value (including extension): £21,362,823 There was a representation received during the standstill period, which was reviewed by the Head of Contracting and Procurement for the NHS Sussex ICB and the Director of Contracts for NHS Kent & Medway ICB. The review yielded the same outcome as the procurement process. As a result, the representation was withdrawn.

Bid Opening

Date
16 May 2024, 12:30

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
16 May 2024, 12:30

Tender Period

Ends
16 May 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Providers should be appropriately CQC registered.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
No
Description
NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Brighton Station Health Centre Walk-In Service and GP List. 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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C255036) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on 30/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This direct award is for a maximum period of 108 months (84 months + 24 months option to extend) Contract set to commence 1st April 2025 and end 31st March 2032, with an option to extend by 24 months to end 31st March 2034. The service value is £2,373,647 per annum. The total maximum contract value for the 7-year Contract is £16,615,529. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have an extension option for a further 2-year (1 x 24 month) period available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £21,362,823 over 9 years (7 plus 2) if the full contract term is fulfilled. This is an existing service that will be provided by the existing provider. Description of the services: The GP Registered List: The APMS registered list will offer primary care services to patients resident within the practice boundary which comprises the city of Brighton and Hove, who wish to register with the practice. Primary Care services will be delivered in accordance with the national APMS contract, amended annually through a national contract variation. In addition, patients will be offered Locally Commissioned Services as agreed with NHS Sussex. Weight Management Services and Learning Disabilities Health Check Scheme will also be offered to appropriate registered patients. The walk-in service: The walk-in service will offer the following services to both registered and non-registered patients resident in Brighton and Hove, and those visiting the city. Mainly walk-in consultations minor illness and minor injury diagnosis and treatment • a multi-disciplinary team and/or approach • directly bookable appointments into the service from NHS111 • directly bookable capability into other services for urgent onward referral • health promotion, signposting, information on self-directed referrals and social prescribing capability • support, advice, and information on registering with a GP practice if not already registered • real time data on appointments and service capacity available to patients and the wider system. Service Aims • Provide timely primary care medical services to registered patients who are resident in the practice boundary area of Brighton and Hove. • Improve access to urgent primary care for the communities of, and visitors to, Brighton and Hove via a walk-in service. • Reduce the need for unheralded attendance at ED and UTC ensuring patients are seen in the most appropriate setting for their needs. • Support primary care resilience in the city. • Integrate with other services in the city in the development of Integrated Care Teams and the ongoing development of the Deans and Central Brighton Primary Care Network (PCN). The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.

Value

Amount
20,712,384
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
2-year extension option after the initial 7 years.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents.
Type
quality
Description
90
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,240

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ21
Entry 2
Region
UKJ21
Entry 3
Region
UKJ21

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85100000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-NHS-QNX
Name
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ21
Locality
Lewes
Postal Code
BN7 2FZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Brooks Close

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Id
QNX
Scheme
GB-NHS
Legal Name
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Contact

Name
Stuart Meredith
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-104419
Name
Not Applicable under the PSR

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Not Applicable under the PSR
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Not Applicable under the PSR
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-05232967
Name
Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ11
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG1 8BW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Hawker House 5-6 Napier Court Napier Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
05232967
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-106693
Name
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Lewes
Postal Code
BN7 2FZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sackville House, Brooks Close

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-12688
Name
NHS England

Roles

mediationBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 6LH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Skipton House, 80 London Road

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS England

Award information

Award 1
Id
033741-2024-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-05232967
Name
Practice Plus Group Urgent Care Limited

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
033741-2024-1
Status
active
Award ID
033741-2024-1
Date Signed
15 Oct 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
21,362,823
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Lewes · UKJ21 · BN7 2FZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ21

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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