Planning

NHSE527 APMS Contract for Special Allocation Scheme in the Allerdale and Copeland Districts

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

11 Oct 2019 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support is initiating a tender for the "NHSE527 APMS Contract for Special Allocation Scheme in the Allerdale and Copeland Districts." This opportunity falls within the health and social work services category and is located in the Allerdale and Copeland Districts of the North East, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement deadline for expressions of interest is set for 12 noon on 25th October 2019. The expected commencement date for the contract is 1st December 2019, and the contract is anticipated to run until 31st March 2022, with a value of approximately £31,989 per annum.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in primary medical services, particularly those capable of providing tailored care in challenging circumstances, such as practitioners experienced in managing difficult patients. Organisations that can mobilise quickly and establish suitable facilities across the mentioned districts will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The service involves working closely with local healthcare networks and addressing complex health needs, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that are well-versed in delivering tailored healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

NHSE527 APMS Contract for Special Allocation Scheme in the Allerdale and Copeland Districts

Notice Description

PIN for Expressions of Interest - Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Contract for Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) in the Allerdale and Copeland Districts of NHS North Cumbria CCG. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England and North Cumbria CCG to identify if there are any potential providers that could provide the abovementioned contract. The service will be commissioned as an APMS services contract with a restricted registered list purely to provide Primary Medical Services to patients allocated to the SAS service. The provider will be expected to participate in the local Primary Care Networks in Cockermouth and Maryport; Keswick and Solway; Workington; Copeland. The expected date of commencement is 1st December 2019 and will end on 31 March 2022. The anticipated contract value for the service is PS31,989 per annum, however, this is subject to agreed start date of the service. The SAS service needs to be delivered by clinicians and non-clinical staff who are appropriately trained and have expertise and knowledge in managing difficult patients. The service must assess the individual risk for all patients and put in place any mitigations to minimise that risk. Due to the time critical nature to commence the service, the provider must be able to mobilise swiftly and source suitable space(s) where patients can be seen across the districts of Allerdale and Copeland. The purpose of the service is: - to ensure that patients who are immediately moved from GP Practices due to violence or threatening behaviour continue to have access to primary care services Monday to Friday during core hours of 8am to 6:30pm. - to safely and effectively meet the needs and requirements of the patients and for those involved in delivery of the service. - to ensure that the health of such patients is not disadvantaged directly as a result of their removal from the practice patient list and reforms the patient's violent behaviour through the investigation and subsequent address of the underlying causes of the patient's behaviour that led to his/her removal from the patient list. - the provision of a stable environment in which the health needs of the patient can be addressed in a proper and continuing manner. - encouraging providers to work with other primary care practitioners, social services and other agencies to try and identify and treat and clinical and underlying causes of disruptive behaviour in order to prevent any further deterioration. - Promoting a continuing understanding of the NHS health and social care system to encourage patients to use the services in a responsible, appropriate and safe way in the future. The full service specification will be available on the In-Tend portal so that interested providers can read in more detail the full list of service requirements. Additional information: Registering an Interest:- If your organisation would like to register an interest in responding to this opportunity please register on the In-Tend portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that the deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon on 25th October 2019 and that all communications will be conducted via the In-Tend portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the helpdesk at support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810 available Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5:00pm. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. This procurement expression of interest is being administered on In-Tend and interested suppliers must record an interest in this notice on In-Tend to obtain further information. Interest recorded in myTenders to obtain further information for this notice will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95d68f21-a06b-46c8-95d8-e637823befc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f3c05d-2867-48b0-a104-c5de6d3a7d57
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 2019Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01913713588

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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