Herts Urgent Care

Location

Watford

Description

The existing provider has fully satisfied the original contract and is expected to deliver the proposed contract to a sufficient standard (100%).

Total Quantity or Scope

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Direct Award Process CThe Trust intends to extend the contract to an existing provider to continue to provide medical cover to support delivery of its UTC service at HHGH. This arrangement will help ensure the Trust meets service demands, performance targets, and provides care to the residents it servesMedical cover by appropriately qualified and experienced General Practitioners from 08:00 hours to 23:00 hours, 7 days per week (including Bank Holidays) to the Urgent Treatment Centre situated in the Jubilee Wing, Hemel Hempstead Hospital in accordance with a rota agreed with the Purchaser.Contract Value: £3,022,993 (lifetime value)Contract Duration: 01/04/2026 – 31/03/2029

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 13th April (midnight) at:Email: bailie.curtis@nhs.net and charlene.clark1@nhs.net

Other Information

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 13th April (midnight) at:Email: bailie.curtis@nhs.netand charlene.clark1@nhs.netDecision Makers: Contract's, Finance and Execs teams.Conflicts of interest: None disclosed.The contract award under Process C was based on an assessment of key criteria, including service quality, cost-effectiveness, capacity and provider experience. The current provider demonstrates a strong performance across the criteria, with services delivered within agreed block arrangement to meet demand, and a proven track record of working effectively with the Trust. Regular review meetings and operational catch-ups ensure ongoing monitoring, issue resolution, and alignment with national performance targets, supporting continuity and efficiency of services.