Tender

Swindon CCG Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment Service

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

14 Mar 2018 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "Swindon CCG Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment Service" in the healthcare industry. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 19th April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018 for an initial duration of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The maximum annual worth of this contract is £518,560, indicating a significant opportunity for bidders in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for healthcare service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments and case management, particularly those that can adapt to evolving regulations and provide tailored care for a diverse patient demographic, would be favourable candidates. The emphasis on individualised care for various health needs, such as mental health and physical disabilities, further widens the scope for specialised service providers to engage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swindon CCG Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment Service

Notice Description

NHS Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group seeks to commission NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Assessment and Case Management Service, which means a package of care arranged and funded solely by the NHS where an individual has been assessed to have a primary health need. Such care is provided to an individual aged 18 years or over to meet needs that may include; End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental health ( including Dementia) and Physical Disabilities including Brain Injury. The CCG is aware that following a recent comprehensive review of patients in receipt of CHC, the numbers who are currently on the existing caseload is lower than anticipated and therefore numbers should be seen as indicative activity levels only. It is acknowledged with a population demographic of increasing numbers of patients living with chronic disease and living longer, there is likely to be growth in these numbers. Any service provision will need to take account of any potential changes in national or local regulation and guidance, and particularly reflect changes detailed in the recent publication of a revised National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care due for implementation by October 2018. The anticipated contract start date will be 1st October 2018. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend by an additional 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. The maximum annual value of the service is PS518,560 per annum, including optional extensions. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c353cbea-7349-4154-8345-4c3059d25c51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,592,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Katie Luscombe
Contact Email
katie.luscombe@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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