Tender

Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

18 Jul 2022 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting expressions of interest for the "Step Down Beds Framework" contract, aimed at providing community beds for patients recovering from acute inpatient episodes in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17th August 2022. This contract will span an initial period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with the potential for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £36 million, and it falls under the category of health services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and rehabilitation sectors, particularly those equipped to offer step-down bed services and ongoing patient care. Providers that successfully meet the required capacity levels—expected to be between 10-15 within the framework—will be well-placed to grow their operations in this competitive environment. The invitation is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a strategic opportunity for those capable of delivering quality healthcare solutions across various locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB

Notice Description

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers D2A Step-down ("the service"), to be delivered across the population of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The aim of commissioning step down beds is to provide a community bed for patients who have had an acute inpatient episode, but who are not yet ready to go home, and who need a period of recouperation and recovery. This cohort will also include people who may require a residential long-term placement. This may be because they need a further period of recovery before being able to engage in active rehabilitation; they may need some additional rehabilitation therapy before being able to return home: or it may be that they have yet to complete their Continuing Healthcare or Social Care Assessments for their long-term care needs prior to discharge home or to a long-term placement. Contracts will be awarded on a framework agreement with multiple providers. The total number of providers within the framework will be based on the capacity of providers however it is expected to be between 10-15 based on the minimum capacity levels identified. Providers will be able to supply beds across multiple sites and localities however each site must meet the required minimum capacity levels. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further two years until 31st March 2028 at the discretion of the commissioner. The Commissioner reserves the right to open future windows at their discretion for additional providers if increased capacity is required. These windows may be opened at any time subject to the need and discretion of the Commissioner. The service specification including tariff information and all associated documentation can be found within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 56730 - Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB. EU-Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b94451f-3774-4931-9219-1848dec1487e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
Craig Stephens
Contact Email
craig.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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