Tender

Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a public procurement process for the "Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG." This tender, classified under health services, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the application deadline ends on 7 October 2021 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract is expected to start on 4 January 2022 and will last for six months, with a total estimated budget of £320,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those that can conduct Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments and provide comprehensive reporting. Providers who can ensure compliance with NHS guidelines and engage effectively with nursing homes, families, and care professionals will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the nature of the services being procured.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to commission a provider to carry out Funded Nursing Care ('FNC') Assessments for c670 individuals. The initial FNC assessments will include completion of a CHC Checklist to ascertain if individuals meets the criteria for a full CHC assessment. It is expected that the successful provider will complete the CHC assessment for these individuals and a FNC determination with evidence for those that do not trigger a Positive Checklist. It is estimated that approximately 60% of CHC Checklists will convert to a full consideration of CHC being required. The successful provider will be expected to: * Carry out Continuing Health Care (CHC) review in line with the NHS CHC Framework 2018. * Assess and record robust information and evidence the current level of need individuals. * Complete the DST 2018 template. * The provider will ensure effective communication with Nursing Homes, families and social care colleagues to ensure appropriate engagement at all stages. * All assessments to be booked and coordinated by the successful provider. * All CHC full assessments to be Framework compliant with relevant Local Authority representation. Contact details will be provided. * Commitment that a Positive Checklist will have a full CHC assessment and CCG ratified recommendation within 28 days of the date of Checklist. * A Negative Checklist to have a FNC recommendation ratified by the CCG within 5 days of the date of Checklist. * All evidence and records used to provide a recommendation of CHC eligibility or FNC recommendation to be uploaded to Caretrack. * Any amendments required following CCG audit and verification processes to be returned within 5 days whilst being vigilant of the expectation to meet the 28-day process for full CHC assessments. * The successful provider will use the BSW CCGFNC determination form to record the FNC outcome * The successful provider will share a weekly report with the CCG which will reflect the KPI achievement as listed above. The contract will be for 6 months with an approximate total budget of PS320,000. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d680bc98-d1db-402c-8cb0-f523ac946113
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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