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NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has announced an intention to award a contract for the provision of a Ring Pessary Locally Commissioned Service. This procurement falls under the industry category of General-practitioner services and is set to take place in the UK region of Greater Manchester from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the possibility of an optional 12-month extension until 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £29,073, doubling if the extension is enacted.
Key dates include the standstill period that ends on 23rd April 2025. The procurement method used is a limited, direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process, and the procurement stage is currently in the Award phase. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering high-quality primary care services.
By delivering the Ring Pessary Locally Commissioned Service, businesses can help reduce patient hospital visits and improve convenience and access for patients. This will be particularly beneficial for those businesses focused on healthcare innovation, service integration, and social value. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare services, especially within the Greater Manchester area, would find this contract a straightforward and impactful way to grow their operations through a secure and structured procurement process.
The key award criteria include quality and innovation, value, service sustainability, and improving patient access, setting a strong foundation for beneficial outcomes.
Ring Pessary Locally Commissioned Service to be delivered to NHS GM ICB, The aims of this service are to provide a quality service within primary care, reduce patient attendances at hospital, out-patient clinics and improve convenience and access for patients. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st Apri 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a further 12-month optional extension available until 31st March 2026. The total value of this contract will be PS29,073 with a further PS29,073 if the 12-month extension period is enacted. 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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations 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 midnight on 23rd April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 10%, Value 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 10%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 50% and Social Value - 10%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.
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