Tender

East Berkshire Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for NHS Frimley ICB

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2025 at 09:46

Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board has opened the East Berkshire Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract for applications. This procurement process, categorised under health and social work services, aims to commission NHS Continuing Healthcare placements in CQC-registered nursing homes. The application window is from 3 February 2025 until 17 March 2025, utilizing the CarePulse eProcurement system. Managed by Evalucom, the contract period starts on 1 July 2025 and ends on 30 June 2028, with a potential two-year extension option.

This tender presents significant opportunities for nursing homes, particularly those registered with the CQC, to be added to the primary list for NHS Continuing Healthcare placements in East Berkshire. Although the contract does not guarantee specific volumes or payments, inclusion on this list could lead to consistent business opportunities. Suitable businesses should have a strong track record in providing high-quality healthcare services and be capable of meeting the standards required by the NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board. For further details or participation queries, businesses can contact the Evalucom team via the provided email address.

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Notice Title

East Berkshire Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for NHS Frimley ICB

Notice Description

The NHS Frimley ICB Commissioning Authority has opened the East Berkshire Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract for applications. Applications are now open as of Monday, 3 February 2025, through the CarePulse eProcurement system https://eastberkshire-nhaqp-2025.carepulse.co.uk and will close at 5:00 pm on 17 March 2025. Successful Providers will be added to the East Berkshire Nursing Homes AQP list. This list will serve as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare placements for adults. The services will be delivered in CQC-registered Nursing Homes. The contract does not guarantee any volume of activity or payment to the Provider. There is no minimum number of packages that the Provider can expect to receive through the contract. Evalucom are managing the procurement process on behalf of the NHS Frimley ICB Commissioning Authority. If you have any questions, require more information, or wish to participate, please email the Evalucom team at: EastBerkshire.NursingHomeAQP@evalucom.co.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHS Frimley ICB Commissioning Authority has opened the East Berkshire Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract for applications. Applications are now open as of Monday, 3 February 2025, through the CarePulse eProcurement system https://eastberkshire-nhaqp-2025.carepulse.co.uk and will close at 5:00 pm on 17 March 2025. Successful Providers will be added to the East Berkshire Nursing Homes AQP list. This list will serve as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare placements for adults. The services will be delivered in CQC-registered Nursing Homes. The contract does not guarantee any volume of activity or payment to the Provider. There is no minimum number of packages that the Provider can expect to receive through the contract. Evalucom are managing the procurement process on behalf of the NHS Frimley ICB Commissioning Authority. If you have any questions, require more information, or wish to participate, please email the Evalucom team at: EastBerkshire.NursingHomeAQP@evalucom.co.uk.

Options: The Commissioners may opt to extend the Contract Term by up to 2 years, in accordance with Schedule 1C of the Contract Particulars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003414-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Milica Babic
Contact Email
eastberkshire.nursinghomeaqp@evalucom.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2045228382

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

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