Tender

Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton))

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

20 May 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for Environmental Control Services for Patients with Complex Disability in the East of England region. The procurement involves two lots covering specific Integrated Care Board areas. The deadline for ITT submissions is 12:00pm on Wednesday 26th June 2024, with services expected to commence by 1st April 2025. The total estimated contract value is over £3 million, with the possibility of extension for up to 7 years.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers of EC services to improve the independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with severe disabilities. Businesses in the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing Electronic Assistive Technology, could find this tender suitable for their expertise. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category to participate in delivering essential care to patients across various demographics and medical conditions.

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Notice Title

Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton))

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton)). The services are expected to commence by 1st April 2025. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (maximum contract duration 7 years). The deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00pm (noon) on Wednesday 26th June 2024. LOT 1 services are to cover patients residing in the following Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas: * Norfolk and Waveney ICB * Suffolk (Part of NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB) The total estimated contract value is PS3,879,617 (based on 2024/25 values and Inclusive of VAT). LOT 2 services are to cover patients residing in the following Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas: * Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB * Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire (Part of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes ICB) The total estimated contract value is PS3,001,810 (based on 2024/25 values and Inclusive of VAT) Providers wishing to be considered for the delivery of these services will need to respond to the provider selection documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The ITT documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C193142 and the closing date for completed ITT responses is 12:00pm (noon), on Wednesday 26th June 2024. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis esourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Additional information: Environmental Control provision promotes independence, safety and quality of life. It is a means of providing a person with a disability, the ability to participate in every-day activities: domestic, social and in the workplace. Reducing dependency on others for routine tasks provides greater autonomy to the individual, assists in managing risks and may reduce support costs. It can also have a positive impact on the wellbeing of carers and family members. The service is to be available to persons of all ages, diversities, medical conditions (acquired or congenital) and place of residence (independent living, with family, residential care, nursing home), who have a severe disability, which restricts their ability to independently operate standard means for control of the environment and access to computer technology. Specifically, the EC service aims to: * provide relevant EC equipment to adults and children with complex physical disabilities, due to variety of medical conditions, in order to improve their independence, quality of life, safety and participation, * participate with the provision of other Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) such as communication aids, powered wheelchair controls and other equipment of daily living, where this is appropriate, * collaborate with other clinical services and social agencies to optimise patient's wellbeing, * ensure that patients and carers are well informed on the use of the equipment that has been loaned to them, * adapt equipment provision to meet the changing needs of the patient, * provide the service in an independent, unbiased, cost effective and accountable way, * ensure all staff within the service are trained to an adequate and relevant level of competency, including awareness of technological developments, * promote the development and application of EC and other relevant EAT products, * promote equitable provision of service across the population and diagnostic groups, developing and maintaining a care pathway for referral and provision in conjunction with local community services, * support primary and secondary care staff by offering them specialist professional advice and training, * collaborate with national initiatives to develop and improve service provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aec4f694-e081-4d4d-ade4-d050551d00e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afed8c51-e432-4667-aa3d-49a07cc239a4
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
£6,881,427 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson AGEM
Contact Email
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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