Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Borough Council of Calderdale
184 3147 61
Town Hall, Crossley Street
Halifax
HX1 1UJ
UK
E-mail: procurement@calderdale.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2
Address of the buyer profile: https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103251
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale
Reference number: 88266
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Borough Council of Calderdale wishes to commission an evidence based local stop smoking service that will be provided by a single provider or a lead provider. The primary aim of the service is to reduce overall smoking prevalence in Calderdale, contributing to the national objective for England to become smokefree by 2030. The service provided must include a combination of behavioural support and the provision of licenced stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products. The content, format and quality of the service should align with the Standard Treatment programme as set out by the National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
2 413 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Borough Council of Calderdale intends to award this contract to the existing provider of the service, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT), following Direct Award Process C. SWYPFT will provide a universal stop smoking service whilst also aiming to address health inequalities by targeting resources to population groups with higher smoking rates than the general population, for example people with routine and manual occupations and people living with a mental illness. SWYPFT will provide a combination of behavioural support and licensed stop smoking medications and nicotine replacement products, including nicotine vaping devices. The provider will aim to support at least 5% of the estimated local population who smoke each year and will aim to achieve at least a 50% 4 week quit rate, in line with national guidance. SWYPFT will work with other local partners to understand the needs and preferences of local communities to ensure that the service is accessible and effective. The lifetime contract value is £2,413,00 and will be provided from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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 day after publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 21st June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Local Stop Smoking Service for Calderdale
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/06/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane
Wakefield
WF1 3SP
UK
NUTS: UKE45
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 413 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional 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 day after the publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 21st June 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to procurement@calderdale.gov.uk
The award decision-makers for this contract are the Borough Council of Calderdale Public Health Leadership Team.
Declared and potential conflicts of interest were assessed, and none were identified.
Each of the key criteria were given equal weighting as no single criterion is of higher priority than the others for the successful delivery of this service and the population health outcomes we aim to achieve for the people of Calderdale. The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria is explained below:
1. Quality & Innovation (20%) - The provider highly satisfies the contract. All but one KPI are performed above target and the 4 week quit rate is above the England average. 100% of service users are satisfied with the service. Good track record of exploring innovation in delivery e.g. digital vouchers for NRT provision, remote CO monitoring.
2. Value (20%) - The provider satisfies the contract. Value is defined as both delivering financial and qualitative value. Added value of contracting with an NHS organisation facilitates collaborative working with other NHS professionals. Quality and performance have been maintained despite a cut to the contract value.
3. Integration, collaboration & sustainability (20%) - The provider collaborates and integrates with many other local health care providers including GP practices, pharmacies & NHS Trusts and is a committed partner for a long term programme of work aiming to better integrate health and wellbeing support for adults. A dispersed model of delivery means the service is sustainable and resilient.
4. Improving access, reducing inequalities and facilitating choice (20%) - 100% of service users able to access support within 7 days. Choice of support formats and venues available. Over 80% of service users come from priority target groups. Track record of partnership working with local stakeholders to improve access.
5. Social value (20%) - Programme of work looking at climate adaptation. Social responsibility and sustainability strategy published. Provides fair terms and conditions and a living wage for staff. Organisational commitment to ethical purchasing.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079476112
E-mail: tcc.issue@justice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/06/2024