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Acute Visiting Services

STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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14 Jan 2025 at 12:03

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10 Oct 2024 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Acute Visiting Services for the NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) has reached the intention to award stage under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The ICB has issued this notice to mark the beginning of the standstill period, with providers required to submit representations by 27th January 2025. The contract aims to avoid unnecessary A&E attendances by providing prompt care within patients' homes, supporting urgent care pathways and GP practice resilience during capacity surges. The service will commence on 1st April 2025 for three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. The contract's total value, including possible extensions, is up to £4,925,825, with a commitment to deliver a minimum of 148 visits per week.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in healthcare services, specifically those capable of delivering a multidisciplinary clinical model with robust governance led by GPs. Suitable providers include those registered with the CQC and experienced in working collaboratively with system partners. The contract's broad scope and significant value make it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector. Providers will be expected to ensure equity of access and the effective utilisation of capacity, thus improving patient outcomes and experience while minimising hospital admissions and associated risks.

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Notice Title

Acute Visiting Services

Notice Description

COMPETITIVE PROCESS INTENTION TO AWARD FOR PROVISION OF ACUTE VISITING SERVICES FOR THE NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)

Lot Information

Lot 1

COMPETITIVE PROCESS INTENTION TO AWARD NOTICE FOR PROVISION OF ACUTE VISITING SERVICES FOR THE NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) A Competitive Process was run for the Acute Visiting Services in South Staffordshire. The service will be delivered through a multi-disciplinary clinical model which has robust arrangements for clinical governance and is GP led.The provider is required to have CQC registration. The aim of the service is to: * Ensure that unnecessary A&E attendances and subsequent Admissions are avoided by delivering prompt care within the patient's home for a specific cohort, that are able to receive care within their own home safely. * Work in collaboration with system partners, particularly the urgent care pathway providers, including Acute Care at Home,111, WMAS. * To support GP practice resilience in times of capacity surge, where an urgent visit is requested / required. * Ensure there is equity of access for patients across all GP practices at the same time as ensuring capacity is utilised at all times. The Provider shall share usage reports quarterly with the commissioner and practices. * Ensure the needs of the patients are met in the most clinically appropriate way through fast and effective triage. * Improve patient experience and outcomes by not exposing individuals to long waits in a hospital setting and reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections. * The overarching aim is to deliver a streamlined service so that patients are seen by the right professional, at the right time, in the right place. The contract is anticipated to start on the 1st of April 2025 for 3 years with the possibility to extend at the ICB's discretion for up to a further 2 year. The lifetime contractual value including extensions is up to a maximum of PS4,925,825 The Provider is expected to deliver a minimum of 148 visits per week against the contract value. Reconciliation of activity , KPI performance and Quality reporting will be completed on a monthly basis. The provider will also work with the commissioner to undertake an annual review to ensure seasonal fluctuations in activity are considered.

Renewal: The possibility to extend for 1 year at the ICB's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a7d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,940,660 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,940,660 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,925,825 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0BF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOTALLY

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