Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

Concepts

• plymouth
• family planning
• sexual health services
• the health care services
• the health care services (provider selection regime) regulations
• integrated sexual and reproductive health services
• health
• integrated
• reproductive
• sexual

Location

Plymouth

Description

Sexual Health Services including Family Planning

Total Quantity or Scope

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with the direct award process C (Part 2 (9)) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Service in scope. Contains multiple elements under single contract (Mixed Procurement) Meets test for PSR. Term of existing contract to expire. University Hospitals Plymouth Trust is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard, operating in collaboration with its specified partners. The key criteria was equally weighted and prioritised. The provider was assessed against the 5 key criteria on the basis of a narrative assessment completed by the public health team, taking account of held contract management information, including performance data and outcome measures. The provider was asked to submit costing and costing forecast. Publicly held information was used to benchmark cost and service provision. It was also accessed to evidence inspection reports and relevant actions. Knowledge and experience of working with the provider was applied to each category. The basic criteria was assessed as met as per https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348252613/schedule/16 The intention to award decision has been made by Plymouth City Council Cabinet Committee on 11th March 2024 for a contract with the existing service provider from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2032 with two options to extend for three years followed by a further two years. Following publication of this Intention to Award Notice an 8 working day standstill will be observed in accordance with Part 2 (12) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Two options to extend the contract. First option is for a three year extension followed by a second option for a further two years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85312330 - Family-planning services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is notification of the Intention to Award a contract for an existing service to an existing provider following a direct award process C under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.