Published date: 8 January 2021
This notice was replaced on 27 September 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 27 September 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£130,000 to £260,000
Procurement reference
WA10954
Published date
8 January 2021
Closing date
10 February 2021
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2021
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Following contract expiry, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG is seeking a provider for a Type 2 Diabetes Digital Education Service for people with type 2 diabetes across the geographic area. The service must offer QISMET accredited structured education through a remote, digitally-enabled structured education service, including remote therapeutic support/coaching and practical tools and information.
The Commissioner is seeking the most economically advantageous tender within their maximum budget of £65,000 per annum. The provider is required to meet or exceed the minimum volume threshold of 400 individuals commencing the programme annually within the budget parameters. The Commissioner will pay the provider based on the number of individuals commencing the programme up to a maximum of £65,000 per annum.
The total contract value for the 2 year Contract is £130,000. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £260,000 exclusive of reclaimable VAT, over 4 years if the full contract term is fulfilled.
This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
More information
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Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents.
On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.
The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).
The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services.
Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations.
The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.
About the buyer
Contact name
Angela Mortley
Address
The Pierre Simonet Building, North Swindon Gateway North Latham Road
Swindon
SN25 4DL
England
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