Prior information notice
This notice is a call for competition
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
UK
Contact person: Neil Dodds
Telephone: +44 1723236139
E-mail: neil.dodds1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE11
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hey.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.hey.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Services - HUTH
Reference number: C311706
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121231
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Electrophysiology (EP) Cath Lab Services - HUTH<br/>Using the PSR regulations Most Suitable Provider process the Trust will award a contract for outsourced cardiology services in the local geographical area of the Trust.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85121231
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE11
Main site or place of performance:
Local area to Trust sites.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Humber Health Partnership intends to follow the Most Suitable Provider process for the provision of EP Cath lab services. The intention of this notice is so providers who can deliver this service are able to express their interest. Only providers who are able to deliver the facilities and staff to undertake specialist Electrophysiology (EP) cath lab work will be considered. This is a key requirement. <br/><br/>The cohort of patients to be treated are those under the care of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as such providers must be able to accommodate this locally. <br/><br/>Some of the different type of investigations needed, but not limited to, are:<br/>- Electrophysiology Studies<br/>- Ablation<br/>- Cardioversion<br/>- Pacemaker and Defibrillator Implantation <br/>- Implantable Loop Recorder<br/><br/>All staff who work under the provider must possess the appropriate qualification/certification, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and possess prior NHS experience. All patients need to be treated in line with accepted national standards and NICE guidance. Reports/scans will need to be provided and contain a full data set, with the provider upholding GBDP regulations. <br/><br/>Consumables such as devices will be supplied by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. <br/><br/>CPV Code 85121231-1 Cardiology Services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 6
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice (Most Suitable Provider procedure). 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.<br/><br/>Award Decision Makers – Head of Contracting and Commissioning and Cardiology Senior Management
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Provider must be able to demonstrate appropriate professional registrations and suitably qualified, experienced and vetted staff.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Provider may be required to provide audited accounts and financial statements as may be deemed suitable by the Trust to demonstrate adequate financial and economic standing and resources to be able to deliver the services as required throughout the contract term.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
All staff who work under the provider must possess the appropriate qualification/certification, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and possess prior NHS experience. All patients need to be treated in line with accepted national standards and NICE guidance. Reports/scans will need to be provided and contain a full data set, with the provider upholding GBDP regulations.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date:
23/10/2024
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice (Most Suitable Provider procedure). 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.<br/><br/>Award Decision Makers – Head of Contracting and Commissioning and Cardiology Senior Management
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
E-mail: internationalrelationsrudicialoffice@judiciary.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/10/2024