Published date: 25 April 2023

This notice was replaced on 26 April 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 26 April 2023)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous health services - 85140000

Location of contract

L3 4BL

Value of contract

£152,223,000

Procurement reference

CF-1514400D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

25 April 2023

Closing date

31 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Elective Care Services for Cheshire and Merseyside ICB for 2 years plus 1 year possible extension

More information

Additional text

This is a VEAT notice to inform the market that NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is looking to directly award from the NHS England Increasing Capacity Framework (ICF) for elective services. The ICB will renew its existing contracts for Independent Sector Providers (ISPs).

The current contracted services expired on 31st March 2023. The ICB are awarding a contract for a period of 24 months until 31st March 2025 with an option to extend for a further 12 months (31st March 2026).
There are no guaranteed activity or volumes relating to the Independent Sector Providers. The services commissioned are elective care services. The range of services included within the contract support the principles and regulation of patient choice, particularly as it pertains to the NHS Constitution.
The provision also ensures the continued support for elective recovery across the Cheshire and Merseyside system which is a key component of the NHS England 2023/24 priorities and operational planning guidance.
The services delivered by Independent Sector Providers (ISPs) should provide high quality and cost effective services to ensure that all patients are treated appropriately in line with adopted NICE clinical guidelines, including local Individual Funding Request Policy Guidelines, clinical thresholds and referral criteria. Services should achieve all local and national waiting time targets and other key national and local key quality and performance targets.
The expected outcomes of the service are to:
• Provide safe and effective care in line with national best practice and local guidelines to optimise clinical outcomes;
• Deliver timely assessment, diagnosis and treatment for our population within NHS Constitutional waiting times;
• Engage our communities and patients in the delivery of their healthcare, to support self-care, informed decisions and better personal experience and outcomes;
• Develop confident working relationships with referrers and consultant colleagues in other local providers to serve the best interests of the patient by minimising delays, providing advice, avoiding unnecessary tests or treatment, referring on or back when appropriate and providing clear communication and information;
• Participate in and contribute to local educational forums independently or in partnership with our other providers;
• Meet the quality, safety and reporting arrangements as outlined in the NHS contract, ensuring a safe, effective and positive experience for the patient; and
• Stimulate efficiencies and improvements through innovation to support a sustainable local health economy.

Award information

Awarded date

31 March 2023

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£152,223,000

This contract was awarded to 7 suppliers.

BMI Healthcare Ltd

Address

The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Ln,, Cheadle, SK8 2PX

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

NUFFIELD HEALTH

Address

The Grosvenor Hospital, Wrexham Road,, Chester, CH4 7QP

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Renacres Hospital Renacres Lane,, Ormskirk, L39 8SE

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Spire Healthcare Limited

Address

3 Dorset Rise, London, EC4Y 8EN

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

3V Healthcare Ltd

Address

Thornbrook Road, Chapel en le Frith, SK23 0RG

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Guy Pilkington Memorial Home Ltd

Address

Fairfield Independent Hospital, Crank,, St Helens, WA11 7RS

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Pioneer Healthcare Ltd

Address

Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Rd, Sheffield, S10 5UB

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU

Address

Heron House
Stoke on Trent
ST4 4LG
United Kingdom

Email

mlcsu.tendersnorth@nhs.net