Planning

Provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients (West Devon)

NHS DEVON ICB

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Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 16:36

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon ICB is in the planning stage for a procurement process to provide medical cover for Pathway 2 patients in the West Devon locality. Classified under the Health services industry category (CPV code 85100000), the initiative focuses on services and is located within the UKK4 region, specifically targeting residential care homes in the Western Locality of Devon. The procurement is still in its early phase, with the advance notice published on 12 February 2025, and the official procurement notice expected on 27 March 2025. Interested service providers must express their interest by 26 February 2025 via the provided contact email.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in primary care and rehabilitation. Companies proficient in collaborating with care homes and managing short-term patient care could capitalise on this opportunity, supported by an indicative budget of £200 per patient and a financial cap of £54,000 per annum. The service requires coordination with various healthcare teams including consultants, district nursing, and rapid response services, making it ideal for well-organized providers adept at integrated care delivery and capable of establishing strong working relationships with residential facilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients (West Devon)

Notice Description

This notice is to provide advance notice that NHS Devon ICB is intending to undertake a procurement exercise in relation to delivery of provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients in the West Devon locality. Further details provided below. The purpose of the PIN is to gauge market interest and identify potential service providers to help inform the most appropriate procurement approach. Any interested parties should confirm their interest to the contact email provided: d-icb.contracting@nhs.net Please title the email NHS Devon Medical Cover P2 Procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aims and objectives of service: To provide provision of primary care medical cover for all pathway 2 patients placed in care homes within the Western Locality of Devon. Service description/care pathway: This will include providing primary care medical cover for patients discharged from hospital to residential care settings on pathway 2 (bedded rehabilitation and reablement). The service provider will be required to work with and in residential care homes (in the boundaries listed above). For the service provider to be able to access core primary medical services, the below will apply: If patients discharged on a Pathway 2 placement are placed in a care home outside of their registered GP area, they will be registered with a named GP practice as temporary residents until they are fit to be discharged from the Pathway 2 facility. Acceptance, Exclusion criteria and thresholds * Patients who are not identified as being on discharge to assess Pathway 2 placement * Medical cover is not provided out of hours times (Mon - Fri 18:30 - 08:00 and weekends and bank holidays) * As these patients are expected to be in the care home on a short-term temporary basis and if registered as a temporary resident they will not be subject to QOF or IIF requirements Wrap around support In developing this model, the service provider retains responsibility for the medical support, but it is acknowledged that it is essential that a model is developed to ensure they are supported. The additional wrap around support can vary location to location but could include: * Support from consultant teams * District nursing and other community services * Rapid response services * Community and acute speciality advisory services. * Community equipment * Volunteers The service provider providing primary care medical cover will be expected to agree with the managers of the facility the method of interaction to enable a good working relationship with the home and the residents. Out of Hours provision Usual out of hours arrangements for primary care will apply. Expected value of service An indicative budget of PS200 per patient has been set. An expected annual cost has been forecast based on 187 discharges, however as this may vary a financial cap has been set at PS54,000 per annum. Additional information: Any interested parties are asked to contact the email address provided by 26/02/2025 at the latest to confirm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004806-2025
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
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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