Tender

End of Life Care

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE CSU

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire CSU is seeking tenders for a contract titled "End of Life Care" aimed at transforming and integrating end-of-life services in the West Midlands. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with the tender currently in the open stage and the deadline for submission set for 1st July 2015. The contract is valued at £15 million and covers a range of integrated services including a 24/7 Co-ordination Hub and Urgent Response Service, alongside specialist palliative care.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in holistic care, palliative support, and urgent response solutions. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contract is suitable for a lead provider or a consortium of providers. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance business growth by allowing successful applicants to establish long-term relationships with public health authorities while expanding their service offerings in vital community health care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

End of Life Care

Notice Description

Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has redesigned their approach to End of Life (EOL) services to ensure delivery of an integrated and responsive model which builds on good practice and seeks to innovate and transform the care pathways for patients at end of life. The CCG is seeking tenders based on a number of EOL services operating in synergy to provide joined up, holistic EOL care for patients. The contract will incorporate the provision of a Co-ordination Hub and Urgent Response Service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It will also include provision for specialist palliative care, physical, psychological, spiritual and social support to patients, families and carers. It is anticipated that these services will be provided by a Lead Provider or consortium of providers. In addition to the services being tendered the CCG also commission a range of specialist Hospital and Community based palliative care services are delivered by Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals. These services are part of the block contract and will not be included in the scope of this tender. Candidates wishing to be considered must register their expression of interest & provide additional procurement-specific information through the portal as follows: i) Candidates should register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Once registered, candidates must express interest by a. logging-in to the Midlands & Lancashire CSU e-Tendering portal, b. selecting response to advert and ITT, c. select Open Access ITT, d. search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, e. click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can download documentation (if required) & construct your reply as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or help@bravosolution.co.uk. Providers must submit their completed ITT by 1st July 2015 at 1700hrs. The services to which this advertisement relates are for Health Services and therefore remain within the scope of Part B of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended). Neither placement of this advertisement nor any other indiciation shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any Regulations, save those applicable to Part B services. Additional information: Candidates wishing to be considered must register their expression of interest & provide additional procurement-specific information through the portal as follows: i) Candidates should register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Once registered, candidates must express interest by a. logging-in to the Midlands & Lancashire CSU e-Tendering portal, b. selecting response to advert and ITT, c. select Open Access ITT, d. search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, e. click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can download documentation (if required) & construct your reply as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46266c45-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1692d42-5e5f-46e4-b5cc-f3a64944fc8b
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
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2021 Over 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE CSU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 9LD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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