6 Provision of CHC Fast Track Services for Nursing Home Beds

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        "description": "This notice is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.<br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care.<br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>* Lot 1- West Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>* Lot 2 - North Norfolk 3 x nursing beds circa PS171,600 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>* Lot 3 - Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service<br/>* Lot 4 - Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>* Lot 5 - Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>* Lot 6 - Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>* Lot 7 - South Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/><br/>The contract will be based upon a bed price of PS1100.00 per bed per week.",
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                "description": "Lot 1 is for the Provision of 2 x Nursing Home beds within West Norfolk. <br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care<br/><br/>Lot 1 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/>The contract is based upon a price of PS1100,00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133. Additional information: Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.",
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                "title": "D. Lot 2- NW2025-96 Provision of CHC Fast Track Services for Nursing Home Beds",
                "description": "This is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.<br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care.<br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>Lot 2 - North Norfolk 3 x nursing beds circa PS171,600 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/><br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.<br/><br/>The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on the 17th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to: nwicb.enquiries@nhs.net<br/><br/>Award decision-makers - NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board Contracting and Procurement Steering Group approved the award on 3rd December 2025<br/><br/>Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts of interest raised.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be:<br/><br/>Lot 2: PS686,400<br/><br/>The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation 55%<br/><br/>Value This was evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis<br/><br/>Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 15%<br/><br/>Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 20%<br/><br/>Social value 10%<br/><br/>The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the integrated care system with the winning bidder awarded the highest combined weighted score across the 5 key criteria.",
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                "description": "This notice is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.<br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care.<br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>Lot 3 - Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service<br/><br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/><br/>The contract will be based upon a bed price of PS1100.00 per bed per week. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.<br/><br/>The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on the 17th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to: nwicb.enquiries@nhs.net<br/><br/>Award decision-makers - NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board Contracting and Procurement Steering Group approved the award on 3rd December 2025<br/><br/>Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts of interest raised.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be:<br/><br/>Lot 3: PS456,000<br/><br/><br/>The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation 55%<br/><br/>Value This was evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis<br/><br/>Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 15%<br/><br/>Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 20%<br/><br/>Social value 10%<br/><br/>The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the integrated care system with the winning bidder awarded the highest combined weighted score across the 5 key criteria.",
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                "description": "Lot 4 is for the Provision of 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 4 is for a period of 2 years plus the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/>The contract value is based upon a price of PS1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133. Additional information: Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.<br/> <br/>Please note that in relation to the geographical Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Norwich), there is a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home.",
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                "description": "This notice is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.<br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>* To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>* To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>* To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care.<br/>* To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>Lot 7 - South Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa PS114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/><br/>The contract will be based upon a bed price of PS1100.00 per bed per week. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.<br/><br/>The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on the 17th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to: nwicb.enquiries@nhs.net<br/><br/>Award decision-makers - NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board Contracting and Procurement Steering Group approved the award on 3rd December 2025<br/><br/>Conflicts of Interest: No conflicts of interest raised.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be:<br/><br/>Lot 7: PS456,000<br/><br/>The Key Criteria used and weighted by the authority were as follows:<br/><br/>Quality and Innovation 55%<br/><br/>Value This was evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis<br/><br/>Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 15%<br/><br/>Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 20%<br/><br/>Social value 10%<br/><br/>The rationale for this was based on the detailed list of all requirements according to the specification and requirements of the integrated care system with the winning bidder awarded the highest combined weighted score across the 5 key criteria.",
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