--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Reablement Beds for NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-01-28" --- # Expressions of Interest for Reablement Beds for NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1b56453a-bc87-4a07-ac5f-42ed28ff59b1.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for care home beds as part of their procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest for Reablement Beds for NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group." This tender falls within the health services industry category, specifically aimed at providing five care home beds to support reablement for patients ready for hospital discharge but in need of short-term interventions. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £180,000 per annum, and the contract period starting from April 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2022, with an optional extension. Interested providers must submit their EOIs by 5 pm on February 18, 2019, to qualify for consideration. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for care home providers, particularly those already operating or setting up in the Wyre Forest area. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, person-centred care, and demonstrate capability in a multi-agency support environment will be well-suited for this opportunity. Furthermore, providers with a Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of Good or above, and the ability to accommodate immediate admissions, will have a competitive advantage in securing this contract. This initiative not only supports the local health economy but also enables businesses to grow by establishing a consistent revenue stream through the provision of essential health services. ## Notice NHS Wyre Forest Clinical Commissioning Group wish to seek Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Care Home providers to provide 5 Care Home Beds to support reablement for people who require a safe, high quality environment whilst receiving short term interventions which are person centred and multi-agency, in order to: * Improve hospital discharge, transfer from hospital and promote rehabilitation * Reduce avoidable admissions to hospital * Avoid premature/avoidable dependence on long-term care. Description of Service Required It is envisaged the beds will be primarily used for people who are ready to be discharged from hospital but are not ready to return to their former home or level of independence. They may require time, support, care and potentially therapies to enable them to be rehabilitated and reabled to move to being supported on a longer-term basis. The Care Home provider will work with the local Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Team to: * assist and enable the person to achieve and maintain an optimum level of health and social independence * enable a full assessment of ongoing needs and care requirements in a non- acute environment where the focus is on promoting independence and return home wherever possible, or if required into a long-term placement * provide reablement in line with the persons own agreed care plan as directed and supported by the Therapist/Appropriate Professional * support rapid transition home or to the persons agreed long term place of residence * work to a length of stay of between 17 - 21 days The CCG is interested to hear from providers in the market for this service. The provider will need to be based or setting up in Wyre Forest area. Should this requirement proceed to procurement the Commissioner reserves the right to exclude providers that exceed this threshold. Providers can expect a block booking guaranteeing bed usage throughout the period of this contract. Requirements 1. The provider will need to be based or setting up in Wyre Forest area 2. The provision of no less than 5 beds within a registered Care Home (Nursing care NOT required) 3. Ideally - able to provide the allocated rooms in one area of the home 4. Beds must be available from 1st April 2019 5. Beds can be phased in over a 12-week period, but all 5 Beds must be available from 30th June 2019 6. Must be able to take same day admissions, 7 days a week 7. Must be willing to admit on a Trusted Assessment 8. A CQC rating of Good or above (If you are awaiting CQC rating then additional Quality assurance may be required) 9. Demonstrate that the home has been free from any non-compliance actions or suspensions for at least 12 months 10. Must have the staff with the necessary skills to provide a range of reablement with varying levels of intensity according to a persons realistic capability and goals, in line with the persons care plan, as directed by the Therapist/Appropriate professional. Additional information: The provider will need to be based or setting up in Wyre Forest area. The value of this contract is budgeted up to PS180,000 per annum. A contract will be let for two years (24 months) with an option to extend for a further year (12 months), subject to agreement. How to Express Interest: Interested providers are requested to register interest by 5pm on Monday 18th February 2019. You will need to follow these steps: To register on the portal: https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk * From the portal (NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Procurement services Portal Home Page), click the 'Click Here to Register' link. * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal. * Complete your organisation & personal details. * Choose a memorable username and submit. * You will be sent an email with your unique password. * Search out PQQ 471 Correspondence and communication will only be dealt with through the Bravo Solution messaging system on the website. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the Bravo Solution Help-desk on 0800 098630 "Light Touch Regime" services: This service is classified as clinical which comes under the Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations ("Regulations"). The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement. All dates, time periods and values specified in this notice are provisional and the contracting authority reserves the right to change these. Transparency: The contracting authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this service under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency. This service may be subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the contracting authority. Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Further information on transparency can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance" ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80e77dd-d0e3-4cde-8b00-c70df1ff8523 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Expressions of Interest without a further call for competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Feb 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 12:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80e77dd-d0e3-4cde-8b00-c70df1ff8523 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f80e77dd-d0e3-4cde-8b00-c70df1ff8523 28th January 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/856f046a-50fd-4fea-ac8f-21dce10b7720 Notice and Service Requirements ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-and-contracting-transparency-requirements-guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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