Provision of insourced outpatient services

Tender description

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. Lot 1: 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: Medinet Clinical Services 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 supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - The supplier already provides safe and efficient insourced service for gynaecology, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to provide services for additional specialties from the contract start date. Value - The supplier can deliver insourced outpatient activity within budget and national guidance. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide similar services. They have immediate capacity to ensure that patients can be seen as soon as possible, supporting the reduction of waiting lists in line with national priorities. 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 insourced service is provided on-site at the FT. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - As well as providing additional capacity to see patients the supplier offers weekend services which will improve access options for patients. Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the services, offering weekend support which allows patients wider access to services. No conflicts of interest have been declared.