Planning

Requirement for Enhanced Short Term Beds for Winter 2020/21 - Adults Care

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Dec 2020 at 15:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council is initiating a tender titled "Requirement for Enhanced Short Term Beds for Winter 2020/21 - Adults Care" in the social work and related services industry. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 28 February 2021. This tender is focused on commissioning a mix of block and spot bed provision to support hospital discharges in Norfolk, with services needed until 31 March 2021. Providers must be CQC registered for Dementia and able to cater to individuals with moderate to high dementia needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care sector, particularly those offering residential support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate capacity for rapid hospital discharge assistance will be well-placed to compete. Interested parties must respond promptly to express their intention to participate, as the demand for enhanced short-term care beds is urgent given the winter pressures on the healthcare system.

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Notice Title

Requirement for Enhanced Short Term Beds for Winter 2020/21 - Adults Care

Notice Description

Synopsis Norfolk County Council (NCC) is seeking to commission a number of Enhanced Short Term Beds (Residential) to support hospital discharges during the winter period and is therefore seeking expressions of interest from providers who have capacity in the market to support the requirements set out in this document. NCC is seeking to commission a mix of block and spot bed provision to provide capacity to commence as soon as possible and remain in place until 31 March 2021. We are seeking to commission bed provision across Norfolk, to support all three Norfolk acute hospital systems. Contract Specification Short Term Beds provide a service to individuals discharged from hospital, who require a short term period of care and further assessment. During the Winter period, additional beds are required to support hospital discharges and to ensure there is available bed capacity in hospital settings. Individuals are usually only supported within Short Term Beds for up to 6 weeks and there is dedicated operational team in place who support individuals to move on in a safe and timely manner. As NCC is seeking to commission additional Enhanced Short Term Bed capacity, providers will need to be CQC registered for Dementia and should be able to support individuals with moderate to high dementia needs. We would anticipate that the vast majority of referrals into these beds would be to support hospital discharges. However, some individuals may require urgent/unplanned respite. Contract Requirements 1. All referrals to Winter Capacity beds will be made through NCC's Brokerage Service. 2. Providers must be able to meet the 2 hour response time when approached by Brokerage. 3. Providers must be able to support quick hospital discharge. 4. The weekly bed price will be NCC's Enhanced Usual Price. 5. For Block provision only, a contract clause will apply which relates to care home closure. Should a care home close for a lockdown period due to Covid 19 cases, NCC would pay for the first 14 days of any lockdown period. Should the lockdown period extend beyond 14 days, NCC would only pay for occupied block beds. 6. For spot provision, NCC is seeking to develop a preferred provider list to commission Winter Capacity beds on a spot basis. All of the requirements shown above would be applicable to spot provision. 7. Winter Capacity beds will only be commissioned until 31 March 2021. Contact details If you would be interested in the above opportunity and have availability within your service, please contact integratedcommissioners@norfolk.gov.uk (stating 'FAO Accommodation Commissioning Team' in the subject line) to ask further questions/to submit an expression of interest as soon as possible. A commissioner will follow up a detailed conversation with you. Thank you for your interest. Additional information: Please contact integratedcommissioners@norfolk.gov.uk (stating 'FAO Accommodation Commissioning Team' in the subject line) to ask further questions/to submit an expression of interest as soon as possible. A commissioner will follow up a detailed conversation with you. Thank you for your interest. Accommodation Commissioning Team, Adult Social Care, Norfolk County Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a04cc8f1-0ac8-4b09-8284-6137c6a13f3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd9afaa-b7a2-4307-b6fc-dec8faef3e90
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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