Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-07-27
Buyer: NHS Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 85100000: Health services
Estimated value: 2345770 GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-09-11
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NHS Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (BaNES CCG) wishes to procure a Community Eye Service for service users registered with a BaNES GP. The key aim of this service is to deliver high quality eye care in the community, supplementing and complementing the care delivered in acute hospital settings. The service will deliver services close to patient homes via locations across the BaNES area. Contracts will be for an initial term of 7 years from 3.12.2018, with a possible extension of any period (or periods) up to a further 3 years, as defined at the discretion of the Commissioner. BaNES CCG has an annual budget available of 234 577 GBP (incl. VAT). This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
NHS Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (BaNES CCG) wishes to procure a Community Eye Service for service users registered with a BaNES GP. The key aim of this service is to deliver high quality eye care in the community, supplementing and complementing the care delivered in acute hospital settings. The service will deliver services close to patient homes via locations across the BaNES area. The scope and features of the service will include:
— The development of evidence based protocols and patient pathways for patients with ophthalmological conditions which clearly demonstrate good outcomes for patients, operate in conjunction with other relevant professionals and reduce unwarranted variation,
— Where relevant, referral to the appropriate professional for on-going management of their condition/treatment, in line with CCG policies and guidelines and the agreed patient pathway,
— Support for collaborative working between Primary Care and Secondary Care Contracts will be for an initial term of 7 years from 3.12.2018, with a possible extension of any period (or periods) up to a further 3 years, as defined at the discretion of the Commissioner. BaNES CCG has an annual budget available of 234 577 GBP (incl. VAT). This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU (the Directive) and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the Regulations), which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light Touch Regime", (Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations).
Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the “current tenders” list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and “express an interest” and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light Touch Regime contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority (Open, Restricted, Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, Competitive Dialogue or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.
As described in VI.3, deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the 2015 Regulations.


Award value: 2345770