Planning

Provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Planning

24 Feb 2017 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is initiating the procurement process for the "Provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex." This contract, classified under medical practice services (CPV code 85121000), will be executed across the East of England, specifically in multiple locations within Essex, including Mid Essex and Southend. Currently in the planning stage, the market engagement event is scheduled for 6 PM on Thursday, 23rd March 2017, with an engagement deadline set for 23rd February 2018. It is anticipated that the formal tender will be published in early April 2017, and services are expected to commence by 1st October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in healthcare services aimed at managing challenging patient behaviours. Providers that are well-equipped to deliver primary medical services, particularly in secure settings, would find themselves well-placed to compete in this contract. Additionally, as the tender will be open to the entire market, including incumbent providers, there is a chance for innovative service delivery models to be proposed. Engaging in this early market analysis and expressing interest in the forthcoming procurement could lead to valuable partnerships and service contracts designed to enhance patient care within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Services in Essex

Notice Description

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands & East (East) is carrying out a market engagement exercise for the provision of the Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service (also known as the Violent Patient Scheme (VPS)) Services in Essex. 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 Lot 1 - Mid Essex; Lot2 - North East Essex; Lot3 - West Essex; Lot4 - Southend and Castle Point and Rochford and Lot5 - Thurrock and Basildon and Brentwood. 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 April 2017. 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. The subsequent procurement will be advertised separately, (it is anticipated that the tender will be published early April 2017) and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement when published. 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_361 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 6pm on Thursday 23rd March 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 Friday 17th March. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffaf7d61-268c-46ec-bfc9-06b53b777427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/998966c6-7987-4f4c-b052-febcded73138
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
24 Feb 20179 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

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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