Tender

Tower Hamlets Take Home and Settle Service

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

26 Apr 2018 at 13:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group is initiating a tender for the "Tower Hamlets Take Home and Settle Service" to support the delivery of practical assistance for patients aged 50 and over in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This service aims to prevent delayed discharges from hospital by offering short-term support and advice, commencing on 1 October 2018, with a contract value of £570,000 over five years. The deadline for tender submissions is 12 noon on 29 May 2018, and the procurement method follows an open procedure for light-touch services, as outlined by the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that can provide practical support to older adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may be well-suited to meet the service requirements outlined. The focus on reducing hospital admissions and supporting discharged patients aligns well with organisations that have experience in community health or social care services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tower Hamlets Take Home and Settle Service

Notice Description

NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to commission an organisation that will support the delivery of Take Home and Settle Service. The Service will be delivered and based in London Borough of Tower Hamlets and managed locally. The objectives of the service are to provide assistance to patients who are 50+, supporting them to leave hospital by: * Providing short term (up to 4 weeks) practical support e.g. shopping, key cutting, cleaning etc. to patients who are not in need, entitled or in agreement of receiving a social care package but who are at risk, without support, of moving in to a higher need group. * Working with A & E to support patients who have no clear diagnosis and are not known to social care teams to reduce hospital admissions by signposting to alternative statuary or voluntary provision. The new service is expected to be a seven-day service provided to prevent Delayed Transfer of Care for older people medically fit for discharge by offering practical support and assistance to leave hospital. The scheme operates Monday to Sunday and is available to people aged 65+, but will prioritise those who are 50 and over who are isolated or at risk of readmission. The estimated annual contract value is PS114,000. Total estimated for five years is PS570,000. The contract will for a base period of 3 years with the options to extend for a further 2 years. It is anticipated that the new service will commence on 1 October 2018. The services covered by Light touch regime are set at out at Schedule 3 (Social and Other Specific Services) of Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015. The commissioner is not voluntary following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure that the Commissioner is following is set out in the Invitation to Tender. The process will be similar to Open Procedure under the Regulations applies and so reserves the right to depart from that procedure at any point. Additional information: The successful provider is expected to commence mobilisation of the project in July 2018, with the actual project delivery commencing on 01 October 2018. Expression of Interest, questions for clarification and Tender submissions are via Pro-Contract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Login) portal. Expression of interest and tender submission by any other means will not be considered. Tender Response Document is made available online via the e-tendering portal. Bidders must respond to all questions. The deadline for the submission of the tender is 12noon on 29 May 2018. Supplier register, login, complete the tender response documentation electronically and submit them via Pro-contract e-tendering portal. Please note that any communication from NEL Commissioning Support Unit or CCG regarding this tender will be via Pro-contract discussion board. Bidders must use Pro-contract discussion board for their communications with NEL Commissioning Support Unit or CCG regarding procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da1b4be-e0e3-4966-9087-50cc80d488a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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