Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract

Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets. The following line should be included: ‘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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’

You should provide an address (which could be an email address) where written representations should be sent. Sample wording: 'Conflicts of interest identified among [group/committee/officer]: [number].

The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. [Potential steps may include: excluding the conflicted member from related discussions, excluding the conflicted member from decision-making, delegating the matter to a sub-committee of non-conflicted decision-makers, or seeking independent advice to help make the decision.

This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive.]' A statement that the relevant authority is awarding a contract following Further Competition This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Award.

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Contract Title and Reference Title: Gynaecology Insourcing – Complex Benign Work PSR Contract Reference: ESNEFT 3145 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.

The Surgical Consortium - Unit 7, Old Park Farm Main Road Chelmsford CM3 1LN 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code Consultant support for Gynaecology Complex Benign Work and specialist Endometriosis services at Colchester Hospital, to clear the Diagnostic backlog and ensure that going forward patients are seen within RTT targets. 85111000-0 Hospital Services

5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract. £119,000 ex Vat (£139,000 Inc Vat) * Subjected to volume on a Zero Commitment Contract The dates between which the contract provides for the services to be provided Contract Period: 1 month (12th March 2026 to 31st March 2026)

The reasons for the dates referred to in paragraph 6, if that period is greater than 12 months Not Applicable 8.Details of the award decision-makers.

Woman’s and Children’s Department followed all routes to source a clinician to provide the service in accordance with Trust policies and governance. Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT): Assistant General Manager, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester Hospital – Katie King Deputy Associate Director of Operations, Woman’s and Children’s, Colchester –Lois Maskell Finance Manager – Woman’s and Children’s Colchester Hospital - Kate Goddard

7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria. Considered by the Division and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations The Surgical Consortium completed a PSR Further Completion under the RM6281 Workforce Alliance Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework https://workforcealliance.nhs.uk/.

The Surgical Consortium were the successful applicant of the further completion and meet the set criteria. 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.

None declared. 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed Declaration of interest Forms.

Additional information: 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 the relevant authority by 16 February 2024 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

this notification activates the Contract Award Notice after the mandatory 8-day standstill period under the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period concluded at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.