--- title: "Acute Confusional State Pathway" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-07-05" --- # Acute Confusional State Pathway Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-017ec1ff-398e-4ccf-abbc-28ea87578f8f.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Acute Confusional State Pathway" project, aimed at providing health services in Northamptonshire, East Midlands. The procurement is intended to establish a 12-month pilot service for individuals experiencing the effects of an acute confusional state who are medically fit. Interested providers are required to submit an expression of interest by 5:00 PM on 19th July 2019, following which selected participants will be invited to a workshop on 29th July 2019 to discuss project requirements. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those focused on vulnerable populations, including those aged over 65 and individuals with dementia. Providers with a CQC registration that covers nursing or personal care and those able to manage 10 beds or offer equivalent service capacity would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, there is an emphasis on collaboration with the commissioning body, making this an ideal opportunity for organisations willing to engage in data-driven discussions to enhance service delivery. ## Notice Northamptonshire CCGs are looking for a provider interested in working with the CCGs to develop and review a proof of concept / 12 month pilot service. The pilot will seek to provide a service that delivers care and support/ treatment for people who are suffering with the ongoing effects of Acute confusional state, but who are medically fit. Providers will need to be able to demonstrate the following: * A history of managing vulnerable patients with an acute confusional state * A CQC registration that includes: o Accommodation for persons who require nursing or personal care o Treatment of disease, disorder or injury Specialisms/services o Caring for adults over 65 years o Caring for adults under 65 years o Dementia * Ability to offer up to 10 beds/appropriate service model offering the same capacity. * Ability to provide a nurse led service with medical cover/ supervision as required to include both Adult and Mental Health * Commitment to work within the financial envelope of PS580,000 (incl of VAT) * Ability to offer beds based in Northamptonshire * Ability to flex bed provision throughout the year * Willingness to engage in open and honest discussions with commissioners around what is working well/ not so well and help to formulate and develop a future model * Willingness to collate and submit robust data, to evidence achievement; undertake quality reviews * Commitment to delivering a safe, effective service with quality outcomes Interested providers are requested to submit their expression of interest by completing the attached form 'Acute Confusional State Pathway - Expression of Interest form.docx' and emailing it to nelcsu.procurementnorthants@nhs.net by no later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th July 2019. Organisations are strictly advised not to contact the commissioners at any point of time. Only those providers who are able to satisfy the requirements set out in the form will be invited to participate in the next stage of the procurement process, a discussion/workshop to be held on 29th July 2019 from 11:30am. The agenda and venue to be circulated closer to the date. Interested organisations are requested to hold this date in their diaries (a maximum of 3 representatives per organisation). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb86bb02-222f-410d-aded-929b3438b116 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 5 Jul 2019 at 13:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb86bb02-222f-410d-aded-929b3438b116 - 5 Jul 2019 at 12:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb86bb02-222f-410d-aded-929b3438b116 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb86bb02-222f-410d-aded-929b3438b116 5th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eebab768-9e87-490e-8afe-29f2fed1e1ff Expression of interest form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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