--- title: "Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-05-09" --- # Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-038f3f46-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for "Initial Health Assessments for Children Entering Care" is currently in the planning stage, led by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. This initiative aims to commission a clinical service for children entering care, necessitating the completion of Initial Health Assessments within 28 days, particularly for those located at considerable distances from the county. The procurement is set to engage potential suppliers throughout the UK, with the engagement end date scheduled for 23 February 2018. In terms of financial scope, the contract's minimum value is projected to be £35K, which will cover several years of assessment services across various regions, including London and the South East. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in community health services. Companies that can offer flexible staffing solutions for conducting health assessments, particularly in areas with limited resources, would be well-positioned to compete. Given the high demand for timely assessments across the UK and the potential for ongoing contracts, this is an attractive opportunity for healthcare providers looking to expand their reach and service offerings. ## Notice NHS Chiltern Clinical Commissioning Group (CCCG), NHS Aylesbury Vale CCG (AVCCG) and Buckinghamshire County Council (BCC) wish to jointly commission a clinical service for children who are entering care, for whom there is a statutory requirement to complete an Initial Health Assessment (IHA) within 28 days. The 28-day target is challenging within existing assessment resources, especially for children who are placed at distance from the county. To boost available resources, the commissioners have already engaged a small number of local GPs to assist with the assessment of children, aged 10+ and without complex needs, who are placed within an hour of the county border. However, we wish to extend this provision for children who are placed at greater distance or where assessment resources are particularly stretched. We are seeking assessment resources for children who are placed in locations throughout the UK and especially in the following areas: Northamptonshire; Bedfordshire; Berkshire; Oxfordshire; Slough, Milton Keynes, Hertfordshire; Greater London. The commissioners are seeking expressions of interest from parties capable of providing this service across the UK, as the need arises. It is important that organisations have the ability to be flexible, because placements in any one area cannot be guaranteed. At this time it is thought that a SINGLE organisation will be awarded the contract. Total contract value is likely to be a minimum of PS35K made up as follows: Set-up costs: c.PS5K [principally recruitment and training] 1st year (October thru 31/3/17): circa. PS10K block contract (20 assessments) plus possibly additional 'spot' assessments. 2nd year (1/4/17 thru 31/3/18): circa. PS10K block plus possible additional 'spot' assessments. 3rd year (1/4/18 thru 31/3/19): circa. PS10K block plus possible additional 'spot' assessments. Note: Current rate of 'spot' (additional to the block) assessments is a maximum of PS500 each. Responses to this notice will help guide the commissioners' procurement route. Further details can be found in the attachment to this notice. Additional information: See attached document for further information ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec9605-2b45-4bd7-8926-15c66dcce24d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 9 May 2017 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec9605-2b45-4bd7-8926-15c66dcce24d - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7c4e15-d1f8-44e5-8b4f-cd837dbdf6a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ec9605-2b45-4bd7-8926-15c66dcce24d 9th May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7c4e15-d1f8-44e5-8b4f-cd837dbdf6a1 10th August 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1391440e-3ef5-4068-b52f-9eb62ac70822 Additional Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/967a95ec-54c8-4bfd-94fc-393eef3b8079 Additional Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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