NHS England South West Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil and Frome

Concepts

• hospital dialysis
• bristol
• dialysis treatment
• larger hospital dialysis units
• nhs england south west renal dialysis
• nhs england south west
• satellite dialysis
• renal dialysis satellite
• nhs england
• nhs south

Location

BRISTOL

Description

NHS England South West (The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region. Satellite dialysis refers to the provision of dialysis treatment in smaller, community-based facilities that operate as extensions of larger hospital dialysis units. These centres are strategically located closer to where patients live, reducing travel time and making treatment more accessible and convenient for those with chronic kidney disease. Satellite units offer a less clinical and more patient-friendly environment, whilst clinical responsibility remains overseen by a specialist Trust. Units are staffed with skilled nurses and technicians and play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for patients by providing essential, life-sustaining treatment closer to home. The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil and Frome contract is due to expire on 31st May 2026. NHS England South West has proposed that a new contract should replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will look to novate the contract to the supervising Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date. The procurement is divided into 3 lots, as per the original procurement. Lot 1 - Taunton and Bridgewater Lot 2 - Yeovil Lot 3 - Frome All requirements outlined in Regulation 6(5) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 have been met, including not breaching the considerable change threshold, and therefore direct award process C has been deemed the appropriate provider selection process. After conducting an assessment of the incumbent provider, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. This exercise is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Lot Division

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85111900 - Hospital dialysis services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other Information

The decision to award this contract in line with direct award process C was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria, which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria: - Quality and innovation - Value - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - Social value The criteria were not weighted differently as they were deemed equally important for this service. Assessment of the provider was based on evidence available through their existing contract with NHS England South West. The decision was approved by the following governance meetings: • Performance Delivery and Quality Group • Specialised Commissioning Oversight Group • Joint Directors Group • Joint Specialised Services Committee No conflicts of interest were declared. 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59 27th December 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 scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net