Planning

NHS Funded Nursing Care (including Continuing Healthcare) in Northamptonshire

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

27 Apr 2021 at 13:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for NHS Funded Nursing Care (including Continuing Healthcare) in Northamptonshire is currently in the planning stage, led by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit. This tender aims to establish a framework for care homes providing nursing services, with a focus on quality care for various patient categories, including frail elderly and those with complex needs. Key dates include an engagement end date of 14 June 2021, with an anticipated procurement commencement in early May 2021. The services are expected to begin from 1 November 2021, spanning an initial term of five years with a possible three-year extension. The applicable industry category is Health services, specifically under the CPV classification of 85100000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in nursing and care home services. Providers who can deliver high-quality, tailored care solutions for individuals eligible for NHS continuing healthcare or those on a Discharge to Assess pathway will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to engage, as the requirement for extensive and diverse care provision offers a pathway for growth within the healthcare market in Northamptonshire and surrounding regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Funded Nursing Care (including Continuing Healthcare) in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Northamptonshire CCG (the CCG) wishes to notify providers in and around Northamptonshire of the forthcoming procurement of care homes with nursing for Continuing Health Care (CHC), Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Funded Nursing Care (FNC) services in Northamptonshire. Successful applicants will be required to work collaboratively with the CCG to provide high quality care to patients registered with a Northamptonshire GP who have been assessed as meeting the eligibility criteria for NHS continuing healthcare, NHS Funded Nursing Care or who are on a D2A pathway. The aim of the procurement will be to put in place a structure to support the purchasing of placements and to provide quality care to enable patients to meet personal outcomes as described within the service details within a tiered pricing arrangement. A range of care provision is required for the following categories of patients that will include but is not limited to: general continuing care (frail elderly), complex care (under 65 physical disabilities), those requiring dementia care and those with an acquired brain injury. It is anticipated that the procurement will commence in early May 2021 and that the services under the new contracts will commence with effect from 1st November 2021 for an indicative term of five years with an option to extend for a further three years. The documentation will be published on the ProContract web portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login and interested providers who are not already registered on the portal are advised to register in anticipation of the opportunity going live. If you have any issues registering, please contact the ProContract helpdesk directly.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc0c1471-4be3-4e80-9bb0-33947f690614
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccf19eb0-b391-4693-a25a-6aca311c13e9
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jun 2021Expired
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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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