Planning

Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 May 2017 at 13:00

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care" is currently in the planning stage, led by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. This initiative aims to commission a clinical service for children entering care, necessitating the completion of Initial Health Assessments within 28 days, particularly for those located at considerable distances from the county. The procurement is set to engage potential suppliers throughout the UK, with the engagement end date scheduled for 23 February 2018. In terms of financial scope, the contract's minimum value is projected to be £35K, which will cover several years of assessment services across various regions, including London and the South East.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in community health services. Companies that can offer flexible staffing solutions for conducting health assessments, particularly in areas with limited resources, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the high demand for timely assessments across the UK and the potential for ongoing contracts, this is an attractive opportunity for healthcare providers looking to expand their reach and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care

Notice Description

NHS Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Group (CCCG), NHS Aylesbury Vale CCG (AVCCG) and Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) wish to jointly commission a clinical service for children who are entering care, for whom there is a statutory requirement to complete an Initial Health Assessment (IHA) within 28 days. The 28-day target is challenging within existing assessment resources, especially for children who are placed at distance from the county. To boost available resources, the commissioners have already engaged a small number of local GPs to assist with the assessment of children, aged 10+ and without complex needs, who are placed within an hour of the county border. However, we wish to extend this provision for children who are placed at greater distance or where assessment resources are particularly stretched. We are seeking assessment resources for children who are placed in locations throughout the UK and especially in the following areas: Northamptonshire; Bedfordshire; Berkshire; Oxfordshire; Slough, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire; Greater London. The commissioners are seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of providing this service across the UK, as the need arises. It is important that organisations have the ability to be flexible, because placements in any one area cannot be guaranteed. At this time it is thought that a SINGLE organisation will be awarded the contract. Total contract value is likely to be a minimum of PS35K made up as follows: Set-up costs: c.PS5K [principally recruitment and training] 1st year (October thru 31/3/17): circa. PS10K block contract (20 assessments) plus possibly additional 'spot' assessments. 2nd year (1/4/17 thru 31/3/18): circa. PS10K block plus possible additional 'spot' assessments. 3rd year (1/4/18 thru 31/3/19): circa. PS10K block plus possible additional 'spot' assessments. Note: Current rate of 'spot' (additional to the block) assessments is a maximum of PS500 each. Responses to this notice will help guide the commissioners' procurement route. Further details can be found in the attachment to this notice. Additional information: See attached document for further information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec9605-2b45-4bd7-8926-15c66dcce24d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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