Lymphdema and Complex Wounds - Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR)

Location

London

Description

Provision of a Lymphedema and Complex Wound Care Service for residents of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The service will deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with lymphedema and complex wounds in community settings. Care will be provided by appropriately trained registered nurses and Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care and continuity of treatment.

Total Quantity or Scope

This procurement relates to the provision of a Lymphedema and Complex Wound Care Service to the population of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The service will include, but is not limited to: Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of lymphedema Development and implementation of individualised care plans Delivery of specialist lymphedema treatments Complex wound care assessment and management Ongoing monitoring and review of patients Patient education, prevention strategies and self-management support. Multidisciplinary working with other healthcare professionals Services will be delivered in community settings by suitably qualified and trained clinical staff, including registered nurses and HCAs. The service aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of life, reduce complications and support patients to manage their conditions effectively. This is a direct award; no competition. Contract Value: £649,912.72 Contract Duration: 01 May 2026 - 31 March 2027 Procurement Route: This contract is intended to be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. Rationale for Direct Award: The current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard. There are no proposed changes to the existing contract terms. Continuity of care is essential for this patient cohort The provider meets all relevant clinical and service requirements Decision: The contracting authority intends to award the contract to the existing provider in line with PSR Direct Award C.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Procurement Route: This contract is intended to be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. Rationale for Direct Award: The current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard. There are no proposed changes to the existing contract terms. Continuity of care is essential for this patient cohort The provider meets all relevant clinical and service requirements Decision: The contracting authority intends to award the contract to the existing provider in line with PSR Direct Award C.

Other Information

Procurement Route: This contract is intended to be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C. Rationale for Direct Award: The current provider is delivering the service to a satisfactory standard. There are no proposed changes to the existing contract terms. Continuity of care is essential for this patient cohort The provider meets all relevant clinical and service requirements Decision: The contracting authority intends to award the contract to the existing provider in line with PSR Direct Award C. This procurement is being undertaken in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Contracting Authority has applied Direct Award Process C on the basis that the existing provider is currently delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and there are no material changes to the scope, specification, or terms and conditions of the contract. The Contracting Authority has assessed the existing provider against the key criteria set out in the Provider Selection Regime, including quality and innovation, value for money, integration, collaboration, and service sustainability. The assessment confirmed that the provider continues to meet the requirements and is capable of delivering the service effectively. The existing provider is delivering the current contract to a satisfactory standard and is expected to continue to deliver the proposed contract to an appropriate standard. The decision to award without competition is supported by the need to ensure continuity of care for patients requiring lymphedema and complex wound care services, where disruption could negatively impact patient outcomes. No conflicts of interest have been identified in relation to this decision. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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 do not apply to this award. Each of the five key criteria was reviewed and scored against current service delivery and potential service development. The provider was assessed on both scored and pass/fail criteria and met all requirements. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the decision makers by Tuesday 28th April 2026. 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: hub.psrprepresentation@nhs.net No conflicts of interest were identified in the decision-making process. The provider was assessed against the five key criteria using a scoring scale of 0-4, with percentage weightings applied based on the importance of each criterion to the service requirements: Quality and Innovation: 30% Value for Money: 20% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 20% Social Value: 10% The criteria were applied with their respective weightings, with scoring undertaken across a range of sub-categories. An assessment of both current and future performance against these sub-categories was completed. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period, commencing on 17 April 2026 and ending at 23:59 on Tuesday 28 April 2026. The contract may be formally awarded on Tuesday 28 April 2026, provided no representations are received, or once any representations have been addressed. Representations by providers must be submitted by 23:59 on Tuesday 28 April 2026 to: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.