Tender

Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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Tender

31 Jan 2022 at 13:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for the "Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)" service, which aims to enhance medical care for Intermediate Care (IC) patients in Torbay and South Devon. The procurement process, classified under the CPV code for medical practice and related services, is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 25th February 2022. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and will last for two years, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The total contract value is approximately £981,722, and it will offer medical support during weekdays between 08:00 and 18:00.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and healthcare services. Companies that excel in community-based medical provision, particularly those experienced in collaborating with NHS services, would be well-suited to compete. The innovative nature of the service emphasises adaptability and integration within the community, allowing providers to contribute to reducing hospital admissions and delivering quality care locally. This is a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health sector who are eager to establish strong relationships with the NHS and expand their service offerings within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)

Notice Description

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54d9d459-9767-4700-aa10-36d9e0ae9ef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4218b07d-b2d5-4825-a3da-288d3c49fc61
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£981,722 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7AA
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Shiphay
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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