Planning

NWL0124 Provision of Community Neurology (Headache) Service in Harrow

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

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Planning

19 Aug 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board is planning a tender for the provision of community neurology (headache) services in Harrow. The aim is to offer rapid access to specialist care for various headache conditions within the borough, with referrals accepted only from primary care within Harrow. The engagement end date for this procurement process is set for 19th September 2022.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses providing health services, especially those experienced in community healthcare and neurology. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, are encouraged to participate. The estimated annual value of the contract is £126,670.00, and the contract is expected to start on 1st October 2022 for up to 18 months. Businesses willing to align with the NHS NW London ICB's commitment to improving patient outcomes and service efficiency are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

NWL0124 Provision of Community Neurology (Headache) Service in Harrow

Notice Description

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board ("NHS NW London ICB" or "ICB") requires the provision of community Neurology (Headache) services in the North West London borough of Harrow. The aim of the current service is to provide basic community services, ensuring that the local Harrow population is able to access sub-acute specialist care without requiring a referral to the hospital based service. Service users shall be referred by primary care, within the borough of Harrow only. Key requirements for rapid access to community neurology (headache) services for patients with: * Patients with migraine * Patients with specific migraine sub groups making management in primary care more difficult * Patients with chronic daily headache & medication overuse headache * Patients with short-lasting headaches, cluster headaches & short, sharp headaches * Patients with headaches associated with old age, trigeminal neuralgia, temper m&ibular dysfunction & post-herpetic neuralgia * Patients with refractory 'sinus' headaches * Patients with trigeminal autonomic cephalgia (cluster headache) * Patients over age 50 with new headache symptoms (provided no red flag symptoms) * Patients with chronic headache lasting more than one month (& no red flag symptoms) * Patients who have received prophylactic medication from GP with no benefit All referrals received by the service should be clinically triaged with the following three outcomes: 1. Returned with advice only, allowing the GP to manage the condition in primary care. 2. Accepted into the community service for care. 3. Referred directly to the Hospital service as the referral condition is outside of the scope of the community service. The service shall follow any referral guidelines released by the ICB (located at https://www.nwlondonics.nhs.uk/professionals/referral-guidelines-and-clinical-documents). The purpose of this notice is to be transparent about NHS NW London ICB's intention beyond October 2022. The ICB is committed to developing & delivering common pathways across North West London. These will be based on optimising patient experience, using best clinical evidence & providing value & improving outcomes. Over the coming months we will work with system partners to design those pathways & develop how we deliver these models of care in future. To ensure continuity of service delivery during this process, a new contract will be put into place with the current provider, Harrow Health CIC, from 1st October 2022 for up to 18 months. The estimated annual value of the contract is PS126,670.00. NHS NW London ICB is committed to assess the needs of the service users & consider how (if relevant) it needs to secure the needs of the people who use the services, & improve the quality & efficiency in the provision of the services including through the services being provided in an integrated way.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7439834-a40e-4115-b6a2-d9cff5258958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc2393-494d-4f7f-984d-698949ae8ee5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
19 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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