Planning

Expressions of Interest for Wheelchair Services across Derbyshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

09 Feb 2018 at 10:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Expressions of Interest for Wheelchair Services across Derbyshire." This procurement focuses on providing comprehensive wheelchair services for both adults and children throughout Derbyshire. Key dates include an engagement end date of 9 March 2018 at 12pm (noon), by which interested parties must submit their expressions of interest. This opportunity falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically related to wheelchairs, and the engagement aims to assess the market's interest in delivering these services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing assessments, maintenance, and repairs for wheelchair users. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract offers avenues for growth through service provision across the East Midlands. Providers with a background in developing tailored solutions for individuals with complex mobility needs will be especially well-suited to compete in this process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for Wheelchair Services across Derbyshire

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of the Derbyshire CCGs including NHS Southern Derbyshire CCG (who is leading this process), NHS Hardwick CCG, NHS Erewash CCG and NHS North Derbyshire CCG are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers capable of delivering a comprehensive Wheelchair Service for adults and children across Derbyshire. The service will be required to provide service users with timely assessment based upon their identified need and develop individualised action plans that are outcome focused, and reflective of the service user's identified health and wellbeing. Plans must meet the particular changing development needs of children and individuals with rapidly deteriorating conditions. The service will assess children, young people and adults and provide wheelchair and all associated equipment as appropriate based on broad categories of need; examples of which are set out below: Low: Occasional users of wheelchairs with relatively simple needs that can be readily met. Medium: Daily users of wheelchair, or use for significant periods most days Some postural or seating needs. Physical condition may be expected to change Comprehensive, holistic assessment by skilled assessor required Regular follow up/review High: Permanent users who are fully dependent on their wheelchairs for all mobility needs Complex postural or seating requirements Physical condition may be expected to change/degenerate over time Very active users requiring ultra-lightweight equipment to maintain high level of independence Comprehensive, holistic assessment by skilled assessor required Regular follow up/review, with frequent adjustment required/expected Specialist: Permanent users who are fully dependent on their wheelchairs for all mobility needs Highly complex postural or seating requirements (e.g. for high levels of physical disability) and/or are at greatest risk to their health and well being Physical condition may be expected to change/degenerate over time Have complex and/or fluctuating medical conditions and multiple disabilities, which may include physical, cognitive, sensory and learning aspects. The overarching aims of the wheelchair service will be: * To ensure a safe, effective, individualised and timely service that meets the needs of service users (and their parents/carers and families as appropriate) in the assessment, provision, maintenance and repair of high quality wheelchairs and associated equipment; and, * To maximise health and wellbeing by increasing choice and control of wheelchair users to improve quality of life through increasing independence and opportunities to contribute and participate in society. The Derbyshire CCGs invite interest from providers who wish to express interest for individual or all of the following elements of a wheelchair service: * Assessment * Provision * Maintenance * Repair Additional information: Please note that this expression of interest has been designed to allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity and support early engagement and networking between providers looking to sub-contract or form partnerships with other providers. The aim of the expression of interest exercise is to; 1. Support the CCGs informed decision making on the potential options on the future commissioning of these services; 2. To help refine the commissioning and procurement approach and; 3. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Derbyshire to deliver the services illustrated above. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current Wheelchair services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. If you wish to express an interest please register on the Bravo Portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The PQQ reference is PQQ_442. Once registered please complete the questions in the qualification envelope which asks providers to give details about your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number. Your response should also include capability and previous experience of delivering this or a similar level of service. Please note the deadline for responses is by 12pm (noon) on 9 March 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c24ae73-aa22-4b88-b632-160f4d70b605
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94758d-27ab-4c0e-ad32-b489a544cbe5
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33193120 - Wheelchairs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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