Planning

Long Covid Service - Post Viral Fatigue

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE

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Planning

25 Aug 2021 at 11:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a service titled "Long Covid Service - Post Viral Fatigue." This initiative, classified under medical personnel services, aims to provide support for patients suffering from post-viral fatigue as a result of COVID-19 in the Birmingham and West Midlands area. Interested suppliers are required to respond by the engagement end date of 3rd September 2021, demonstrating their capacity to mobilise and manage weekly sessions led by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Companies that can deliver programme components such as dietary advice, cognitive support, and physiotherapy are well-positioned to compete. With the potential to cater to approximately 600 patients through a combination of in-person and remote sessions, this contract could be a catalyst for growth, expanding the service offerings of suppliers in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Covid Service - Post Viral Fatigue

Notice Description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT ( BCHC) is seeking to establish interested suppliers that have the capacity and capability to mobilise and manage ( inc practical advice and support ) post-viral fatigue after COVID-19. The service will need to be implemented as soon as is practically possible ( Sept / early Oct ) and cover the Birmingham and West Midlands area. It is recognised that a high proportion of patients who are suffering with Post Covid Syndrome experience high levels of fatigue and data suggests that at least 30% of patients are reporting chronic fatigue, which appears to be the most pressing service gap identified. These patients are likely to require some support to understand and manage these symptoms coupled with the physical, cognitive, psychological, social, vocational impact they present. Where other aspects of support are available this may also be a consideration. It is expected that service will be delivered through a number of weekly sessions provided by specialist MDT clinicians (OT/Dietician/Psychologist/Respiratory Physiotherapist). The expectation is to see circa 8-10 patients within a session/cohort with the potential for circa 600 patients to be part of any outsourcing service with sessions delivered physically in person or via video or a combination of both An outline of an expected/potential programme being: Weekly sessions by a MDT clinician e.g. - OT/Dietician/Psychologist/Respiratory Physiotherapist ( the service is currently being delivered using remote sessions ) Programme outline : Week 1- Understanding Fatigue Week 2- Thinking about activity Week 3- Activity grading Week 4- Fatigue and exercise (Physiotherapy led) Week 5- Diet and nutrition (Dietitian led) Week 6- Sleep Hygiene Week 7- Cognition and Mindfulness Week 8- Reflect and evaluation If this is a service you are able seriously a contender to potentially provide either in its entirety or in part please confirm to Elizabeth.Ratcliffe@nhs.net the following information by 3.9.21 - Supplier name , address and key contact details - Previous experience in this field and those organisations within which it was undertaken - Potential mobilisation period and session format - Potential throughput of patients up until 31.3.22 based on the above figures

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbca4fef-fac2-426e-be26-a6849f627d6f
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community 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
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2021Expired
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
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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