Official UK procurement notice
NHS Sussex Community Vasectomy Service 23.931/C300250 ITT
Authority: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNOTIFICATION 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:
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.
CPV: Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewal
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Quality: 80%
- Cost, Activity and Value: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 80
- Cost, Activity and Value: 20
- Suitability
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.
- Economic & financial standing
Providers are required to have a minimum annual turnover 1.5x greater than the annual contract value i.e. greater than £975.000.
Additional criteria in the procurement documents.
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 29 Feb 2024, 18:18 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Dec 2024, 16:10 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 9 Sept 2024 – …
- Authority reference
23.931/C300250 ITT- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-041276- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-044479Find a Tender
Publisher note: 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%)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 9 Sept 2024, 12:01 BST
Timeline
15 Jul 2024 → 20 Dec 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected15 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline9 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened9 Sept 2024, 12:01 BST
- Notice published20 Dec 2024, 16:10 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Aug 2024- Published value updated to £5,200,0008 Aug 2024, 18:54 BSTwas £4,000,000
- Status changed to active8 Aug 2024, 18:54 BST
- Procurement method changed8 Aug 2024, 18:54 BST
- Deadline published: 9 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST8 Aug 2024, 18:54 BST
- Status changed to complete20 Dec 2024, 16:10 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Medical Chambers LimitedSME | £5,200,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 041276-2024-1 · Sussex Medical Chambers LimitedSME
- Signed
- 9 Dec 2024
- Value
- £5,200,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- NHS EnglandMediation body
- NHS Integrated Care BoardReview body
- NHS Sussex Integrated Care BoardReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Sussex Medical Chambers LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Technical selection criteria