--- title: "EK C4G Canterbury and Rural Transitional Beds" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS" published: "2017-11-08" --- # EK C4G Canterbury and Rural Transitional Beds Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c59f5aa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "EK C4G Canterbury and Rural Transitional Beds" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by NHS Commercial Solutions. This tender, relevant to the health services industry, focuses on providing care to patients with short-term acute illnesses in the Canterbury City Centre area. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, and interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 25 January 2016, following the guidelines detailed in the associated documentation. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare provision, particularly those operating in community-based care or health service delivery. Companies that specialise in patient-centred services, collaborative care initiatives, and those experienced in working with governmental health organisations would be well-suited to compete. The pilot aims to enhance local healthcare access while preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, providing a platform for service providers looking to expand their reach in the public health sector. ## Notice This request for Expressions of Interest is published on behalf of NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG for The Canterbury and Rural Town Team GPs. Purpose The purpose is to engage with potential providers to assess interest in undertaking a small scale pilot for patients with a short-term acute illness who would otherwise have been admitted to hospital. The service must be delivered in locations convenient for patients resident in Canterbury City Centre area. Service The objectives of the service are: - to prevent hospital admission for patients requiring short-term care and support. - to work in partnership with community teams for example, Local Referral Unit, District Nurses, transport providers and GPs. - to offer high quality patient centred care to patients. - to provide service users with good experience of care. - to pro-actively plan for the patients discharge ensuring appropriate support is in place to facilitate timely discharge back to the patient's own home. Process The attached Expression Of Interest (EOI) document contains the service description, the engagement process description, and a questionnaire for potential providers to summarise their capabilities to provide the service, and to give their views on service delivery and funding. We wish to hear from potential providers with their responses to questionnaire. Based on the outcome of this engagement, we will determine the commissioning approach and the appropriate procurement strategy. Additional information: Please complete the questionnaire in full and send it to: c4.ccg@nhs.net by Monday 25 January 2016. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2fe31de-dafc-4ddb-a4a8-d8668ae5fed3 | | 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 | 8 Nov 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 COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS | | Locality | CONTACT VIA EMAIL ONLY | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | CONTACTVIAE MAI | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Nov 2017 at 11:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2fe31de-dafc-4ddb-a4a8-d8668ae5fed3 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6314c81-24ae-4c00-8850-520befdd63bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2fe31de-dafc-4ddb-a4a8-d8668ae5fed3 8th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6314c81-24ae-4c00-8850-520befdd63bf 11th January 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe5a83ff-85f8-4490-b998-c94efa4367ae Service description, process description, expression of interest (EOI) questionnaire. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecca7467-06a2-41a7-998b-0a70a7f1c2ca Service description, process description, expression of interest (EOI) questionnaire. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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