Planning

Berkshire West CCGs End of Life Care Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

23 Nov 2016 at 15:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process for the "Berkshire West CCGs End of Life Care Services" to enhance healthcare delivery in the South East of England. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested providers are required to express their interest by 12 noon on 9 December 2016, and must demonstrate experience in delivering palliative care services within the preceding three years. This contract, which spans seven years with a potential three-year extension, will focus on delivering outpatient services and inpatient hospice facilities within a specified proximity to the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in end-of-life care, particularly those with expertise in hospice services and community health delivery. Businesses that can efficiently offer both outpatient and inpatient care, alongside establishing links with existing healthcare facilities, will be well-situated to compete. The procurement process promises a transparent evaluation, with a preference for providers capable of demonstrating relevant experience and a commitment to quality care in line with NHS standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Berkshire West CCGs End of Life Care Services

Notice Description

The Berkshire West CCGs (Wokingham CCG, North and West Reading CCG, South Reading CCG and Newbury and District CCG) are currently reviewing their End of Life Services. Our initial focus it to invite expressions of interest from relevant providers in the market who have current experience of delivering End of Life Care in the community, including Hospice environments and within the clients' home. The level of interest within the market will indicate the most appropriate procurement model as the next stage in the process. Interested providers must be able to provide day/outpatient services across the three localities within Berkshire West (Wokingham, Newbury and Reading). In addition due to the close working arrangement with Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the chosen provider will be required to provide inpatient hospice facilities (minimum of 15 beds) on a 24 hours basis, 7 days a week, within a 2 mile radius of the Royal Berkshire Hospital from NHS Property Services owned premises that are currently used for delivery of the service. The current costs of this lease is included within the contract value and are located at the Duchess Of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading RG30 2DX To note, this prior information notice is a call for competition and may lead to contract award without further advertising under the provision of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ('the Directive') and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ('the Regulations'). Any process arising from this notice will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The CCG will run a transparent process, treating all bidders (where applicable) equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the CCG will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. The CCGs have identified a number of priorities for development in responding to the specialist palliative care needs of patients and their families. Further information can be found in the attached documents. The contract term is 7 years plus an optional extension of a further 3 years. The commissioner welcomes approaches to Donna Harrington, donnaharrington@nhs.net Clinical Procurement Manager - South, Central and West CSU, to express an interest providers must include an A4 page to explain your organisations experience in delivering Palliative care services in the last 3 years. Only those organisations with the relevant experience will be considered. The deadline for approach from bidders is 12 noon 9.12.2016.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb39e15-0d72-4afe-9b11-a05878aaecec
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
Not specified
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
23 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
donnaharrington@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG30 2BA
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Southcote
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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