Tender

Co-ordination of Maternity Voices Partnerships across Local (Black Country) Maternity and Neonatal System

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the project titled "Co-ordination of Maternity Voices Partnerships across Local (Black Country) Maternity and Neonatal System." This procurement falls under the health and social work services sector and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 29 October 2021. The contract, valued at £180,000, will commence on 1 April 2022 and run for three years. This opportunity is specifically reserved for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) as indicated by the application of PPN 11/20.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in maternity care, community engagement, and health services. Organisations with expertise in co-ordinating health initiatives, especially those that focus on inclusivity and support for vulnerable populations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences, improving health outcomes, and contributing to strategic goals such as reducing perinatal mortality rates while fostering greater engagement within the maternity system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Co-ordination of Maternity Voices Partnerships across Local (Black Country) Maternity and Neonatal System

Notice Description

NHS Arden and GEM CSU (NHS AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Black Country and West Birmingham CCG (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified organisations to provide co-ordination of Maternity Voices Partnerships across the Local (Black Country) Maternity and Neonatal System. Improving Maternity care is a key programme featured within: The Black Country Sustainability and Transformation Plan, and CCG Operational Plan. A meaningful MVP is critical, as co-production and patient engagement are vital to realise strategic priorities within both plans: * Closing the Infant mortality gap * Developing a sustainable model for maternity and neonatal services * Delivering National Better Birth agenda The service provider will deliver against the following outcomes working in partnership with the four MVPs and both the local health economy and the local maternity system where appropriate. Aims: * Coordination of MVP activity across the LMNS * Act as a single point of contact, the conduit between MVP chairs, the CCG and the relevant Trusts * Increase equitable access to midwifery-led services * Support the agenda to reduce perinatal mortality rates * Improve local breast-feeding rates * Increase referrals to services providing support for healthy lifestyle choices * Ensure that women have an informed choice about the most clinically appropriate care for them (Personalisation) * Increase number of service users involved in service planning * Improve patient experience * Increase the number of women with improved emotional health and well-being * Engage with vulnerable and hard to reach groups Outcomes: * MVP chairs feel supported and valued * MVP chairs have a single point of contact to raise issues and concerns * Service user engagement is formerly used to drive improvements * Availability of a local platform for innovative ways of engaging with local service users, especially those voices that have traditionally been 'seldom heard' * Co-production of service transformation is a reality * Increased positive feedback on local maternity services * Fewer reported complaints * Early booking target improves * Increased self-referrals via the patient portal * Local specific "hotspots" relating to insight from users (antenatal care, postnatal care, * postnatal primary care checks, bereavement care etc.) are identified and addressed * Enable the pursuit of continuous quality improvement with a particular focus on closing inequality gaps * Increased numbers of women from diverse communities are engaged with and feel empowered This procurement relates to a below threshold contract and the commissioner has decided to apply PPN 11/20. This procurement (and resultant contract) is reserved for Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) / Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) - this means only SMEs and VCSEs can bid. The contract will be for a duration of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bcd7e4-e460-4974-9d64-c4a650084e97
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Richard Ward
Contact Email
richard.ward11@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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