Tender

AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire

NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

06 Jul 2018 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire" is being conducted by the NEL Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS Nene and Corby Clinical Commissioning Groups. This process falls under the health services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions closing on 6th August 2018, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st November 2018, lasting for 29 months, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement will follow an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) method, encouraging a diverse range of service providers to bid for the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in learning disability care and supported living services. Companies that can provide person-centred care, personal assistance, medication support, and social care activities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the requirement for consistent high-quality service delivery in the supported living sector aligns with their operational capabilities and community engagement practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AQP Learning Disability Supported Living Care in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group wish to establish a number of qualified providers who can provide consistently high quality, person centered and flexible supported living care services for people with learning difficulties. Supported living, in the context of this Any Qualified Provider Contract, will be considered an extension to Domiciliary Care due to individuals needing continuous support tailored to their needs to enable individuals to be as autonomous and independent as possible. Supported living care will involve the provision of some or all of the following (this is not an exhaustive list): * Assistance with personal care, which can be defined as undertaking any activity which requires a degree of personal and physical contact to enable the individual to undertake such functions as washing, bathing or shaving, toileting, getting in and out of bed, dressing, eating, drinking and communicating. * Support at various times including sleeping/waking nights. * Under specified and documented circumstances, assistance with medication. * Facilitating access to health and implementation of healthcare interventions when this is determined by a clinician. * Domestic tasks including supporting the person with meal preparation, shopping, laundry, and keeping their environment clean and free from hazards. * Social care and wellbeing activities to enhance quality of life to include supporting individuals with access to the community, meaningful activities including hobbies, vocational and employment, enabling friendships and relationships. * Liaise with the housing landlord on property matters where appropriate and supporting them to be good tenants. * Assistance with financial matters including banking, utility bills and supporting with managing the individual's home/tenancy. The service will be procured through an Any Qualified Provider process. The contract duration will be 29 months with a possible 12 month extension. All relevant documentation can be found on the ProContract procurement portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24ed2da-fa23-482a-b181-02e1ff4c1b58
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nelcsu.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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