Elective Outsourcing · UK public procurement notice

This is an intention to award notice under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29th October 2024.

Contract Details:

It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to:

Community Health and Eyecare Ltd.

There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract.

The contract will run from 1st November 2024 up to 31st March 2025.

Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria:

Quality and Innovation - The supplier has previously provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to provide the service from the new contract start date.

Value - The supplier currently delivers outpatient activity under a sperate contract within budget and enables the service as a whole to be delivered within national guidance. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide the service.

Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe an effective outsourced service is provided within budget.

Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The supplier is able to offer capacity to help significantly reduce waiting times for Gastroenterology appointments.

Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the services.

No conflicts of interest have been declared.