Planning

Expressions of Interest for the future provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services across Derbyshire for the provision of Male and Female block beds and Spot purchase beds

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

05 Oct 2020 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the future provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services across Derbyshire. This contract will cover the provision of up to 12 male and 4 female block beds as well as spot purchase beds for patients registered with member GP practices. The engagement end date for expressing interest is set for 5pm on 16th October 2020, with the aim to begin service delivery as early as Spring 2021. This procurement falls under the health services category and will be located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mental health service sector, particularly those with the capacity to provide specialised PICU services. Providers that excel in offering high-quality care and can demonstrate compliance with continuity of care principles will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest, as their involvement is valued in meeting the local healthcare demands and ensuring effective service delivery across Derbyshire.

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Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the future provision of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services across Derbyshire for the provision of Male and Female block beds and Spot purchase beds

Notice Description

NHS Derby & Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers capable of delivering Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) services across Derbyshire for the provision of up to 12 Male and 4 Female block beds and Spot purchase beds, to the patients registered with member GP Practices of NHS Derby & Derbyshire CCG for which they are the responsible commissioner. Commissioners are reviewing their current services in line with National guidance to abide by the Continuity of Care Principles (COCPs) (see attachment for details). Proximity to local services is crucial with regard to meeting the practical application of CoCPs. Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (DHcFT) is in the process of developing minimum expectations for continuity of care from its clinicians into PICU placements for Derbyshire patients. These standards will be shared with with potential providers as they are agreed over the next two months". The CCG Commissions block beds for separate Male and Female PICU and demand remains high across Derbyshire. As such, there is need to secure additional capacity via spot purchases. Current PICU services are due to expire 31st March 2021 (initial term of contract) and there is an option to extend for up to 12 months, to support a competitive process (as required). It is a requirement to have PICU bed availability and the future aspiration is to have beds locally in Derbyshire. In order for the CCG to comply with the continuity of care principles, Commissioners are seeking expressions of interest from the market to assess their interest in providing block beds commencing at the earliest from Spring 2021 and spot purchase prices for Male and Female PICU. The key aims and objectives of the Commissioners are to; * Identify level of interest from market for the delivery of Male and Female Beds and Spot purchase placements * Identify geographic placements of interested providers in regard to Derbyshire boarders to support continuity of care principles * Understand current capacity of providers * Review tariffs for occupied bed rates including observations and Spot purchase rates * Ensure that Derbyshire registered patients receive high quality care and excellent outcomes * Assess the providers' ability to achieve the minimum standard of CoCPs in line with DHcFT CoCP standards Additional information: This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out any future procurement process. Current 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. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed / future opportunities; 2. Support the CCGs informed decision making on the future commissioning of this service (as applicable); 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach (as required) and; 4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across Derbyshire to deliver the services illustrated above. If you wish to express an interest please register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The opportunity reference is 41552 Once registered please complete the questions set which asks providers to give details about your organisation's name and postal address, email address, contact name and number along with your capability and experience of delivering a similar service to the one summarised above. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 5pm 16th October 2020.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e7a96d-a801-479e-a66d-241f52e4023c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8f3090a-87cd-45dd-aa6f-8d2e5df1823e
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

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
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2020Expired
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

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

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