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Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Community Cardiology Services

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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17 Sep 2021 at 15:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the tendering stage for the procurement of Community Cardiology Services across the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) area. The tender, identified as WA11681, has an end date for submissions set for 18 October 2021. This procurement falls under the 'health and social work services' category and is being conducted via an open procedure, allowing potential providers to participate freely. The total contract value is approximately £3,875,000 for a duration of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension at the discretion of the commissioners.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on cardiology and heart failure management. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering integrated healthcare solutions, diagnostics, and community health services will be well positioned to compete. Key advantages for bidders include the ability to contribute to reducing hospital admissions and improving patient care through innovative community-based strategies. Given the integrated nature of the services required, businesses capable of seamless service transition and delivery from day one will likely stand out in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Community Cardiology Services

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) are seeking to commission a provider to deliver an integrated Community Cardiology and Heart Failure Service across the whole of BSW CCG footprint. The service will include: 1. Community cardiology diagnostics 2. Community cardiology assessment and advice service 3. Community heart failure service 4. Heart failure lifestyle optimisation, self-management and rehab The objectives are: 1. Provision of a community cardiology diagnostic service, to reduce the need for patients to travel for simple diagnostics 2. Provision of a community cardiology assessment and advice service focused on supporting Primary Care led cardiology care 3. Establishment of Heart Failure Specialist Nurse led diagnostic service for patients with NT-proBNP > 400 with suspected heart failure or with pre-existing echocardiographically proven diagnosis 4. Introduction and titration to target of evidence-based treatments to slow disease progression and decrease the incidence of sudden death 5. Reduction in unnecessary outpatient follow-up at acute trusts and reduction in re-admissions for decompensated heart failure 6. Early identification of patients following admission to hospital for heart failure requiring management with prioritization of those at high risk of further events or re-admissions 7. Advancing quality end of life care for heart failure patients, including appropriate liaison with Palliative Care Services. Whilst elements of these services are currently delivered by different providers across BSW CCG the incoming provider must build upon the current provision and deliver a fully integrated Community Cardiology and Heart Failure Services to all eligible patients registered with a GP in BSW CCG. During Mobilisation the incoming provider will need to ensure that currently delivered services are seamlessly transitioned and are delivered from day one. The provider will be afforded a transition period to bring all services online within the first 6 months of contract. The commissioner is making a budget of PS50,000 available for mobilisation and PS765,000 per annum for service delivery. The total contract value for the 3 year Contract is PS2,345,000. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS3875,000 exclusive of reclaimable VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) are seeking to commission a provider to deliver an integrated Community Cardiology and Heart Failure Service across the whole of BSW CCG footprint. The service will include: 1. Community cardiology diagnostics 2. Community cardiology assessment and advice service 3. Community heart failure service 4. Heart failure lifestyle optimisation, self-management and rehab The objectives are: 1. Provision of a community cardiology diagnostic service, to reduce the need for patients to travel for simple diagnostics 2. Provision of a community cardiology assessment and advice service focused on supporting Primary Care led cardiology care 3. Establishment of Heart Failure Specialist Nurse led diagnostic service for patients with NT-proBNP > 400 with suspected heart failure or with pre-existing echocardiographically proven diagnosis 4. Introduction and titration to target of evidence-based treatments to slow disease progression and decrease the incidence of sudden death 5. Reduction in unnecessary outpatient follow-up at acute trusts and reduction in re-admissions for decompensated heart failure 6. Early identification of patients following admission to hospital for heart failure requiring management with prioritization of those at high risk of further events or re-admissions 7. Advancing quality end of life care for heart failure patients, including appropriate liaison with Palliative Care Services. Whilst elements of these services are currently delivered by different providers across BSW CCG the incoming provider must build upon the current provision and deliver a fully integrated Community Cardiology and Heart Failure Services to all eligible patients registered with a GP in BSW CCG. During Mobilisation the incoming provider will need to ensure that currently delivered services are seamlessly transitioned and are delivered from day one. The provider will be afforded a transition period to bring all services online within the first 6 months of contract. The commissioner is making a budget of PS50,000 available for mobilisation and PS765,000 per annum for service delivery. The total contract value for the 3 year Contract is PS2,345,000. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS3875,000 exclusive of reclaimable VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: A.5.1 The Commissioner has a budget of PS50,000 for mobilisation and PS765,000 per annum for service delivery. The total contract value for the 3 years duration is PS2,345,000 excluding extensions. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS3,875,000 exclusive of VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e227
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023220-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,875,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

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