Planning

Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

12 Jul 2018 at 11:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is leading a tender process for a "Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability" in the healthcare industry. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial engagement deadline set for 18 July 2018. The contract is targeted at delivering essential care packages to an individual with significant needs, with services expected to transition away from a residential school by 31 August 2018. The care may be provided through several models including bespoke community packages, residential care settings, or hospital placements within the West Berkshire area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in autism and learning disabilities. Qualified nursing and support staff are essential for providing the required care, making this a suitable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in high-needs care delivery. Additionally, organisations with the capability to create innovative care solutions could enhance their competitive edge in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability

Notice Description

NHS West Berkshire CCG ("the CCG") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can deliver an appropriate package of care to an individual ("service user") with a severe learning disability, autism and associated severe challenging behaviour. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for further periods as per the tender documentation. Please see the enclosed Pen Profile and Care Plan Specification for a full brief regarding the service user's needs and presentation. Potential Care Packages The CCG has identified the following three options in regards to how care could be provided: 1 Bespoke package of care with a mix of qualified nursing staff and NVQ trained support staff, all with considerable experience of working with individuals that challenge, in a community environment (can be private tenancy or core and cluster model) within the West Berkshire area and where not, geographical details of any proposed community area ("Care Package 1"); 2 Residential care home specialised in caring for people with autism and challenging behaviour; high ratio of qualified nursing staff and NVQ trained support staff (potential provider to address whether a residential care home could be provided within the West Berkshire area, and where not, geographical details of any proposed residential care home ("Care Package 2"). 3 Hospital placement specialised for autism, learning disability and behaviours that challenge within the West Berkshire area, and where not, geographical details of any proposed hospital ("Care Package 3") The CCG is happy to consider an alternative model to those proposed, if the Provider can demonstrate confidence in providing the package and it fulfilling all the requirements stated. The service user is currently in a residential school. Notice on his current placement expires on 31 August 2018 and any proposal will need to achieve a transition by that date. Please see attached document "PIN_final.doc" for full advert text. Additional information: Please note that this service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No.2) Regulations 2013 and as such is governed by these regulations and the "light touch" regime under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The CCG will not be bound by any regulations beyond those which explicitly apply to procurements for such services and any references to processes or procedures (e.g. "the open procedure") should not be taken to mean the CCG intends to be held to any beyond those stated above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5950e-9b6e-499b-92c2-ec5eeaf924cf
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

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2018Expired
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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