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CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Aug 2024 at 07:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has recently completed the awarding of a contract titled "CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework". This procurement process aimed to commission a dedicated nursing care home framework to support the fair cost of care and manage escalating costs within Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The buying organisation, NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board, conducted this selective, above-threshold restricted procedure process. The awarded contract, valued at £408,000, was granted to Evalucom Consulting and covers IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The 36-month contract began on 1st August 2024 and will run until 31st July 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The procurement focus is on the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and secure procurement solutions. The contract necessitates robust engagement with nursing care providers, due diligence, feedback gathering, and contract management, making it ideal for companies with expertise in these areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are deemed suitable to compete, fostering a diverse supplier ecosystem. The framework's annual scope for contract variations and updates also offers firms ongoing opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration within the UK's healthcare services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework

Notice Description

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board sought to commission a dedicated nursing care home AQP Framework to support the fair cost of care across providers and manage escalating costs within CHC. The AQP Framework Provider will be expected to: * Lead the development of a service specification which sits within the NHS Standard Contract and engage nursing care providers in this process. * Undertake due diligence checks on all providers who wish to join the AQP Framework. * Gather feedback and support small scale changes on an annual basis through a contract variation process. * Implement NHS Standard Contract Variation Agreements e.g. update prices. * Draft contract variations and issue for signature to all AQP providers. * Provide procurement software for speed, security, and user experience. * Hold the signed agreements on behalf of CHC. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to Evalucom Consulting in accordance with the G-Cloud 13 guidance. The total value of the initial 36-month contract term is PS306,000 (excl VAT), with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The 36-month contract period commenced on the 1st August 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbcc6cf4-0738-4342-979d-4bb8b97bf7c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1453011d-e83f-4ff5-a87d-554bc6831f3b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Caitlin Dyke
Contact Email
caitlin.dyke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVALUCOM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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