Tender

Mid-Mersey Community Easting Disorder Service

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mid-Mersey Community Eating Disorder Service tender is being conducted by St. Helens Council. This procurement pertains to the health and social work services sector, specifically targeting the provision of community-based services for 8-18-year-olds within the mid-Mersey area, including Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, and Warrington CCGs. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest due by 5pm on 17th February 2016. The actual contract is expected to commence on 27th February 2016 and run for three years, with a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in mental health services, particularly those providing innovative community care solutions for young people with eating disorders. Businesses that can integrate evidence-based practices and demonstrate effective collaboration with local healthcare services, schools, and social care providers will be well-positioned to participate. Additionally, providers with experience in technology-driven care models or those who can manage acute cases will find this tender especially relevant, as the aim is to enhance early identification and treatment pathways for affected youth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid-Mersey Community Easting Disorder Service

Notice Description

Please see The-Chest for further detail Additional information: Please register interest via The-Chest This invitation to tender is for the provision of a Community Eating Disorder service for 8-18 years olds in the mid-Mersey area, covering Halton CCG, Knowsley CCG, St Helen?s CCG and Warrington CCG following referral by a GP, other adult or self-referral. The contract will run for 3 years (with an option to extend by a further 2 years). This service will manage and coordinate care across the continuum of need, working closely with primary, secondary and tertiary care. The service will deliver the requirements of The Access and Waiting Time Standard for Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder (NHS England). In particular, the CCGs are looking for: ? A comprehensive community based Eating Disorder Service with clinics delivered within each CCG area and agreed direct acute paediatric / adult inpatient admission routes to one/ two mid Mersey hospital sites for acutely ill patients. (NB. This service is not seeking to commission Tier 4 Mental Health beds) ? A service which will provide advice, guidance, signposting and training support to GPs, social services and schools/ colleges with a view to raising awareness to support early case identification in the community ? A service which can provide access at evenings/ weekends and uses evidence-based family interventions that directly address the eating disorder ? Appropriate clinical skill mix, with a recruitment, retention and training plan ? Establishment of clear referrals routes and thresholds, including self-referral ? Ability to meet challenging time scales as set out in the Standard ? Family and carer involvement in treatment, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding arrangements ? Services which can provide treatment for common co-existing mental and physical health problems ? Provision of day care or intensive home treatment, where required ? A process for managing high risk medical conditions, with clinical support for inpatient care, including support for hospital staff. Part of this will be the assurance that there is the ability to respond to the recommendations of the Junior MARSIPAN report (on the management of very sick patients under age 18, with anorexia nervosa). The service will have clear pathways for step up to/ step down from hospital based care. ? Ability to collect and report a range of specified outcome measures. The outcomes of this service are anticipated to be: ? Improved access and reduction in waiting times ? Appropriate, evidence-based eating disorder treatment, based on individual need ? Treatment for eating disorders and co-existing mental health problems from 1 team ? Improved outcomes ? as indicated by sustained recovery and reduction in relapse, and reduced need for inpatient admissions The CCGs welcome expressions of interest from providers who wish to use technology more innovatively to support the service and engage young service users. Further information can be obtained from: ? The Access and Waiting Time Standard for Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder (NHS England) ? Junior MARSIPAN: Management of Really Sick Patients under 18 with Anorexia Nervosa (Royal College of Psychiatrists) Expression of Interest Window Expressions of Interest to be received via the messaging facility on The-Chest by 5pm, Wednesday 17th February 2016 At this stage the Buyer is seeking expressions of interest only. Please note any Contracts that might arise from this advert will be with Halton CCG, Knowsley CCG, St Helens CCG amd Warrington CCG project managed through MIAA (Mersey Internal Audit Agency)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df5fc2a3-c672-41cb-80e4-e97068d49f94
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 1-6 months
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
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST.HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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