Official UK procurement notice
NHS England South West Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton, Yeovil and Frome
Authority: NHS England South West (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionNHS 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).
CPV: Hospital dialysis services
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Taunton and BridgewaterAwarded
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - Taunton and Bridgewater 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, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
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.
The contract term for the Taunton and Bridgewater lot will be 1 year and 5 months, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st August 2026 with a total contract value of £3,571,898.22
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Lot #2YeovilAwarded
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services -Yeovil 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, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
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.
The contract term for the Yeovil lot will be 4 years and 6 months, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 30th September 2029 with a total contract value of £6,954,059.52
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Lot #3FromeAwarded
NHS England South West ( The Commissioner) is seeking to recommission Renal Dialysis Satellite (adult) Services in the region.
The term of the existing Renal Dialysis: Satellite (adult) Services - 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, North Bristol NHS Trust, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date.
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.
The contract term for the Frome lot will be 2 years, commencing on 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2027 with a total contract value of £2,135,571.60
This transparency notice serves as an intention to award the contract to the incumbent provider, using direct award process C under PSR
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 13 Dec 2024, 16:31 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Dec 2024, 12:46 GMT
- Authority reference
PR002243- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-041593- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c81eFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published 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.
Publisher note: 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 [email protected]
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1)
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 the new contract will replace that existing contract from 1st April 2025. NHS England will novate the contract to the supervising Trusts, as indicated in the original procurement, from this date. Lot 1 The contract term…
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Taunton and Bridgewater1 award | |||
| Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd | £3,571,898 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Yeovil1 award | |||
| Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd | £6,954,060 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Frome1 award | |||
| Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd | £2,135,572 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Taunton and Bridgewater · Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 13 Dec 2024
- Value
- £3,571,898
- Status
- active
Yeovil · Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 13 Dec 2024
- Value
- £6,954,060
- Status
- active
Frome · Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 13 Dec 2024
- Value
- £2,135,572
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Taunton and Bridgewater | 1bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Yeovil | 1bids | — | — | — |
| 3 · Frome | 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NHS EngalndReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Fresenius Medical Care Renal Services (UK) LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.