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Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 10:48

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently planning a procurement process titled "Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour." This contract falls within the health services industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The engagement period concludes on 23rd February 2018, with expressions of interest needed by 5.00pm on 8th April 2016. The selection process is designed to identify suitably qualified providers capable of meeting specific requirements for the service user who faces severe challenges related to autism.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with experience in autism care and behavioural management. Companies that have accreditation in autism services, a proven track record in handling severe challenging behaviours, and the capacity to train and support their staff will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those with the ability to develop tailored care plans and who can operate effectively within the Northamptonshire locality will find this tender particularly relevant for growth in their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour

Notice Description

NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group ("the CCG") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can deliver a suitable package of care to an individual ("service user"). The service user is a young gentleman with autism, associated severe challenging behaviour with infrequent but significant aggression. There are also physical co-morbidities, namely diabetes and suspected epilepsy. Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 for further details. Expressions of interest are welcome from organisations that are able to meet the following minimum selection requirements: * Autism accreditation and date of expiry on the register; * Experience in managing severe challenging behaviour (both in terms of the organisation as a whole and the proposed staff individually); * Appropriate staff skill/qualification within the immediate team providing the package of care for the service user and an experienced and qualified team leader who will closely oversee the package of care and liaise closely with the CCGs; * Knowledge of, training in and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated codes of practice and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; * Ability to work with different strategies for the service user at times of escalated presentation, including removing carers from the environment (please note that the service user currently uses seclusion); * Ability within your organisation to develop behavioural support plans including desensitisation and implement them to support the young man to engage with new coping strategies; * Appropriate, effective and timely support systems within the organisation for the staff providing the care package * A willingness to deliver the required services in the Northamptonshire locality. * An appropriate property or process proposed to identify an appropriate property (within timescales) If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your expression of interest to Stephen Ivuerah (Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk) by no later than 5.00pm on Friday 8th April 2016. Thank you.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3e534a-4489-4c3b-8845-d209b7647029
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
8 Jan 20188 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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