Planning

Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme For Mid and South Essex CCGs

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Planning

29 Mar 2018 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme, initiated by Attain Health Management Services, aims to enhance pharmacy services for care home residents across Mid and South Essex CCGs. This tender, classified under health services, is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest required by 12:00 hours on Tuesday, 10 April 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 2 July 2018 and will last until 1 July 2020. The total value of the contract is £439,251, targeting the East of England region.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses focused on healthcare services, particularly those specialising in pharmacy optimisation and clinical support for care homes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, especially those capable of demonstrating a commitment to cost-saving initiatives for the commissioning groups. Successful bidders will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for care home residents and integrating pharmacy teams within healthcare multidisciplinary teams.

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Notice Title

Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme For Mid and South Essex CCGs

Notice Description

Expression of Interest: Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes | Pharmacy Integration Fund Mid and South Essex STP, covering the populations of Basildon & Brentwood CCG, Castle Point & Rochford CCG, Mid Essex CCG, Thurrock CCG and Southend CCG, are looking for expressions of interest for a provider to participate in their Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme. The Pharmacy Integration Fund was set up in October 2016 to support the implementation of the health services transformation outlined in the Five Year Forward View. This incorporates the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme that focuses on care home residents, across all types of care home settings and aims to deploy dedicated clinical pharmacy teams that will: - Provide care home residents with equity of access to a clinical pharmacist prescriber as a member of the multidisciplinary team, with the supporting infrastructure for achieving medicines optimisation according to need - Provide care homes with access to pharmacy technicians who will ensure the efficient supply and management of medicines within the care home, supporting care home staff and residents to achieve the best outcomes from medicines. The objectives of the Programme are: - To deliver all elements of the Managing Medicines in Care Homes NICE guideline 11 and quality standards 12 and support the implementation of the EHCH framework for care home residents in England To achieve medicines optimisation for care home residents through access to a clinical pharmacy team with the supporting infrastructure - To ensure that residents and/or their families or carers are given the opportunity to be fully involved in decisions about their medicines - To ensure care home pharmacy professionals work as part of the MDT as described within the EHCH framework - To improve care home resident health outcomes - To increase the appropriate use of technology and data in supporting medicines optimisation and the wider management of medicines in care homes. Mid and South Essex STP, are looking for a provider that can host the new pharmacy professions and work with the CCGs to develop a credible proposal that meets the requirements of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme, set out below. The funding available from the pharmacy integration fund, based on our care home population of 6,039, would be PS292,834 in Year 1. This would fund 4 pharmacist(s) and 1.3 Pharmacy Technician(s) (Whole Time Equivalents), although there are options for local variations. In Year 1, 100% of the funding will be available to the provider. In Year 2, the funding reduces to 50% (PS146,417). The funding for subsequent years would be dependent on the demonstrated success of the Programme. The requirements of the provider are to: - Commit to identifying and delivering savings for CCG in Year 1, to meet at least the 50% funding requirement in Year 2- opportunity for gain share arrangement if this is exceeded. Additional information: If your organisation is interested in this future opportunity, please register at link below if not already registered and express an interest for this project: Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes Programme For Mid and South Essex CCGs and submit a reply: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ Bravo user guide is attached for further support. Please note the deadline to Express an Interest is 12:00 hours on Tuesday 10/4/2018. Thereafter, those organisations that express an interest will be invited to tender for this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-176af94d-62cd-4636-8bdb-f4cb8b74275e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7b67a00-4318-4ab3-987b-8e90c91682d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£439,251 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

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