NHS Sussex Community Vasectomy Service 23.931/C300250 ITT

Concepts

• health services
• lewes
• sussex vasectomy service
• nhs sussex community vasectomy service
• sussex vasectomy
• nhs sussex icb
• nhs south
• nhs
• sussex
• vasectomy

Location

Surrey, East and West Sussex: NHS Sussex ICB area

Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: NHS Sussex ICB is intending to award a contract following the competitive process of the UK Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023 for Sussex Vasectomy service. 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 submitted to the relevant authority via the project (Atamis reference no. C300250) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome by midnight (23:59) on Monday 06/01/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This award is for a maximum period of 96 months (60 months + 36 months option to extend) The service value is £650,000 per annum.

Total Quantity or Scope

The aim of this service is to provide a complete, holistic, patient focused care package, including pre- and post-operative care, information, advice, and counselling. Providers should be appropriately CQC registered. Providers will be responsible for the provision and funding of the post vasectomy semen analysis (PVSA). This must be undertaken at a recognized laboratory testing provider complying with World Health Organization (WHO) guidance that also has UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation. Additional information: Award criteria Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. Primary period of 5 years, with a single extension option up to a maximum of 3 years at the discretion of the commissioner (within this procurement) and subsequently by following the Provider Selection Regime. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Monday 6th January 2025 via the project (Atamis reference number: C300250) at: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. No conflicts of interest were declared. The award decision maker is the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB). The service evaluation was reviewed against the 5 key criteria: The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (37%), Value (20%), Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (10%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (25%); Social Value (8%). Quality & Innovation: This criterion has the heaviest weighting and reflects our commitment to delivering a service of the highest quality. It emphasises the importance of innovation and adaptability in meeting the evolving needs of patients while maintaining excellence in service delivery. Value: The criterion of "Value" holds significant importance as it underscores the necessity of achieving optimal value for public investment in a pan-Sussex vasectomy service. It is essential to ensure that resources are utilised efficiently and effectively to deliver sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective services. Integration, Collaboration, and Service Sustainability: This criterion highlights the critical role of integration and collaboration in enhancing health service delivery. It emphasises the importance of establishing cohesive system partnerships to ensure the sustainability and long-term viability of the service. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: Assigned the second heaviest weighting, this criterion underscores our commitment to promoting equitable access to healthcare services for all patients, across Sussex. It emphasises the importance of addressing health inequalities and enhancing patient choice, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes for all. Social Value: While weighted the lightest among the criteria, other questions in the tender contained social value aspects. "Social Value" remains a crucial consideration in our evaluation process. It recognises the potential impact of service changes on the local healthcare workforce and their contributions to broader social, economic, and environmental improvements in the community. These headings were translated into the following subject areas and weightings: Service Delivery (35%) Service Quality (25%) Finance and Activity (20%) Sustainability (5%) Public Involvement (5%) Governance (10%)