Planning

Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk & Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire)

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

13 Nov 2023 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England - East of England Specialised Commissioning, acting as the Commissioner, is planning to procure 'Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability' in Norfolk & Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire. The procurement falls under the Health services category and is expected to commence in October 24. The anticipated contract duration is 5 years, extendable for up to 2 more years. Providers must be located in the East of England region. Prospective providers are invited to engage in a market engagement exercise, with closing for the questionnaire on 8th December 2023.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the health services industry, to deliver environmental control services for patients with complex disabilities. Companies that can meet the specific requirements for tailored EC systems and are located within the NHS England Region of The East of England are well-suited to participate. The planned contract duration of 5 years with a possible extension provides a stable opportunity for business growth and long-term engagement with the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk & Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire)

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of<br/>NHS England - East of England Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking<br/>a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability<br/>of the incumbent and potential providers within this specialised area. Please note that<br/>this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential<br/>providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. The outcome of this market<br/>engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability<br/>of the market and will be considered to inform the commissioning approach.<br/><br/>Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest only if they are able to deliver the<br/>full list of the requirements<br/><br/>Participation to this market engagement will close at 12pm (noon), Friday 8th December 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk

The anticipated number of patients (prevalence), pertaining to this Lot, requiring these services are:

Norfolk and Waveney -105
Suffolk-62
Lot 1 - TOTAL 167

Environmental Control (EC) provision promotes independence, safety and quality of life. It is a means of providing a person with a disability, the ability to participate in every-day activities: domestic, social and in the workplace. Reducing dependency on others for routine tasks provides greater autonomy to the individual, assists in managing risks and may reduce support costs. It can also have a positive impact on the wellbeing of carers and family members.

A key element of EC Systems is that they enable the user to control multiple functions through an input and interface that are tailored to their individual needs. The systems are prescribed and assembled to meet individual need and may include a custom manufactured or bespoke element.

The service is to be available to persons of all ages, diversities, medical conditions (acquired or congenital) and place of residence (independent living, with family, residential care, nursing home), who have a severe disability, which restricts their ability to independently operate standard means for control of the environment and access to computer technology.

Please see the link to the service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/complex-disability-equiptment-environmental-controls-all-ages.pdf

Provider(s) must be located in the NHS England Region of The East of England.

NHS England Regions
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/regional-area-teams/

The service is expected to commence in October 24.

The anticipated contract duration for this service is 5 years, with an option to extend the
contract up to a further 2 year period at the Commissioner's discretion.

This notice is to advise prospective providers in the market of the commissioner's intention
to commission this service and to provide an opportunity to engage with and participate in a
market engagement questionnaire. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal
tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be
undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent for a particular lot, the
Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to provider(s) with no further competition.
All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market
engagement exercise.

Documentation relating to this exercise including a questionnaire is available through the
Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please
follow this link to the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://healthfamily.
force.com/s/Welcome.

The project reference is C215364 and the closing date for submission of the completed
questionnaire is: 12pm (noon) 8th December 2023.

Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire

The anticipated number of patients (prevalence), pertaining to this Lot, requiring these services are:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough -87
Bedfordshire-47
Lot 2 - TOTAL 134

Environmental Control (EC) provision promotes independence, safety and quality of life. It is a means of providing a person with a disability, the ability to participate in every-day activities: domestic, social and in the workplace. Reducing dependency on others for routine tasks provides greater autonomy to the individual, assists in managing risks and may reduce support costs. It can also have a positive impact on the wellbeing of carers and family members.

A key element of EC Systems is that they enable the user to control multiple functions through an input and interface that are tailored to their individual needs. The systems are prescribed and assembled to meet individual need and may include a custom manufactured or bespoke element.

The service is to be available to persons of all ages, diversities, medical conditions (acquired or congenital) and place of residence (independent living, with family, residential care, nursing home), who have a severe disability, which restricts their ability to independently operate standard means for control of the environment and access to computer technology.

Please see the link to the service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/complex-disability-equiptment-environmental-controls-all-ages.pdf

Provider(s) must be located in the NHS England Region of The East of England.

NHS England Regions
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/regional-area-teams/

The service is expected to commence in October 24.

The anticipated contract duration for this service is 5 years, with an option to extend the
contract up to a further 2 year period at the Commissioner's discretion.

This notice is to advise prospective providers in the market of the commissioner's intention
to commission this service and to provide an opportunity to engage with and participate in a
market engagement questionnaire. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal
tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be
undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent for a particular lot, the
Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to provider(s) with no further competition.
All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market
engagement exercise.

Documentation relating to this exercise including a questionnaire is available through the
Atamis (Health Family) portal. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please
follow this link to the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://healthfamily.
force.com/s/Welcome.

The project reference is C215364 and the closing date for submission of the completed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0417cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033465-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jessica Gaucher-Thompson
Contact Email
jessica.gaucher-thompson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk, TLH24 Bedford, TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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