Planning

Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex (Market Engagement)

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Planning

23 Mar 2017 at 15:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex (Market Engagement)". This procurement is classified under medical practice services and is set to take place in the East of England, specifically in Essex. Key deadlines include the engagement end date on 23rd February 2018, with the services required to be fully operational by the commencement date of 1st October 2017. The tender will be officially published in Early to Mid April 2017, with interested parties required to respond when advertised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that can provide medical services, especially those experienced in working with patients exhibiting challenging behaviours. Companies capable of offering secure, rehabilitative medical services and those with knowledge of the NHS procurement process would be well-suited to compete for the contracts. The procurement includes five separate contracts for different geographical areas within Essex, allowing a range of providers to engage based on their capabilities and locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex (Market Engagement)

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (East) is carrying out a market assessment and engagement exercise for the provision of the Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service (also known as the Violent Patient Scheme (VPS)) Services in Essex. PLEASE NOTE THIS PIN IS A DUPLICATION OF https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998966c6-7987-4f4c-b052-febcded73138 NHS ENGLAND WELCOME RESPONSES FROM ADDITIONAL PROVIDERS. The Service 1) provides primary medical services to patients who have been removed from general practice due to exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviour (as per the national criteria); 2) is to be delivered in a safe and secure way that meets the needs of and protects the patient, staff and others within the premises; 3) incorporates an element of rehabilitation to address the underlying causes of the patient's behaviour and support them to return to general practice; and 4) is being commissioned as five separate contracts in the following geographical areas of Lot1 - Mid Essex; Lot2 - North East Essex; Lot3 - West Essex; Lot4 - Southend & Castle Point & Rochford Lot5 - Thurrock & Basildon & Brentwood. The estimated contract values for each Lot are as follows: Lot 1 - Mid Essex No. of active patients per annum - 15 - 25 Estimated contract value per annum - PS21,600 - PS34,600 Estimated minimum contract value per annum - PS21,600 Number of currently registered patients - 6* Lot 2 - North East Essex No. of active patients per annum - 15 - 25 Estimated contract value per annum - PS21,600 - PS34,600 Estimated minimum contract value per annum - PS21,600 Number of currently registered patients - 6* Lot 3 - West Essex No. of active patients per annum - 15 - 25 Estimated contract value per annum - PS21,600 - PS34,600 Estimated minimum contract value per annum - PS21,600 Number of currently registered patients - 7* Lot4 - Southend & Castle Point & Rochford No. of active patients per annum - 30 - 70 Estimated contract value per annum - PS43,300 - PS95,200 Estimated minimum contract value per annum - PS43,300 Number of currently registered patients - 7* Lot5 - Thurrock & Basildon & Brentwood No. of active patients per annum - 35 - 55 Estimated contract value per annum - PS50,500 - PS76,500 Estimated minimum contract value per annum - PS50,500 Number of currently registered patients - 19* *Registered patients as of February 2017 The Commissioner would like to hear from any potential provider who would be willing to complete a questionnaire to provide feedback on the draft Service Specification and who would like to request a place at the Market engagement event. The Market Engagement event will cover the following: i) an overview of the services to be provided; ii) details of the contract type, length and particular conditions; iii) feedback on the Market Engagement questionnaire; and iv) an outline of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline. Additional information: This opportunity will be open to the entire market, including the current providers. It is intended that the tender will be published Early to Mid April 2017 and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement when published. The services must be fully operational by the service commencement date of the 1st October 2017. An expression of interest in this market event will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise. The responses received during the market analysis exercise will not be taken into account in any future evaluation process as part of the formal procurement process. Please: i) Register on the portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ii) Express interest by: a) logging-in to the Arden&GEMCSU e-Tendering portal; b) selecting response to advert and PQQ (ref: pqq_378 on the Bravo Portal refers); c) select Open Access PQQ; d) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details; e) click on Express Interest link. iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My PQQs page where you can complete the questionnaire. Please state in your response to question ME01 if you would like to request a place at the market engagement event that is scheduled for 1.30pm on Wednesday 5th April 2017 at NHS England, Swift House, Hedgerows Business Park, Colchester Road, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 5PF. You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page By 12 noon on Monday 3rd April. If you require any further assistance consult the on-line help/contact the helpdesk; Phone:0800 368 4850 E-mail help@bravosolution.co.uk Please note that THIS IS NOT A PQQ, we are using this functionality within the Bravo portal to communicate with interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ed547b-06e5-45e4-8d73-979a633068f6
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 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
ARDEN & GEM CSU
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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