--- title: "Provision of Continuing Health Care Assessments and Reviews - Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-04-05" --- # Provision of Continuing Health Care Assessments and Reviews - Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ef74cb6-35b2-45e1-90de-5f3be02a4a33.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is inviting bids for the provision of Continuing Health Care Assessments and Reviews, a service falling under the miscellaneous health services category. This limited procurement process, which is currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 13th April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 23rd April 2018 and wrap up by 31st August 2018. The geographical area for service delivery includes Birmingham and Solihull. This opportunity presents a significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in healthcare services. Companies with a proven track record in innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions, as well as experience in delivering high-quality assessments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. A strong understanding of the NHS commissioning environment and effective project management skills will also be advantageous for prospective bidders. ## Notice Invitation to Quote: I am pleased to inform you that Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) wish to invite you to participate in this 'Invitation to Quote'. Following the receipt of your quote via email, the Project group/Evaluation panel will evaluate the proposals against each other within the evaluation matrix below. Final selection will be based on the ability of the service provider to provide the required service at the best price, at the optimum performance level and with a clear and demonstrable implementation/delivery programme. Bidding organisations must obtain for themselves at their own responsibility and expense all information necessary for the preparation of their bids and will be deemed to have availed themselves of all necessary information in submitting bids. In the event that the MLCSU decides not to award this contract, there will be no liability for MLCSU for any costs incurred by the bidding providers. Specification - Introduction to the brief To deliver a range of Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments including Clinical Decision Tool Assessments, 3 and 12-month and 1-1 reviews, to new and overdue patients that may be eligible for CHC, contributing to the achievement of the quality premium and 28-day eligibility standard. Unit cost are required for a range of assessment/review activity: * 28-day DST * 3 and 12-month reviews * 1-1 reviews An indication of any volume discounts is also requested. Geographical Area: Covering the Birmingham and Solihull Area Timescales: Start date 23rd April 2018 following award of contract and to be complete by the 31 August 2018. Contact: Ratna Taylor - Senior Business Improvement Consultant ratna.taylor@nhs.net or Elaine Butler - Senior Procurement Officer elaine.butler2@nhs.net Critical Success Factors The successful organisation must have: * Track record of innovative and cost-effective solutions in the design and delivery of services in the areas identified in the scope above * Experience of delivering a range of high quality Continuing Health Care assessments and reviews * A detailed understanding of the NHS commissioning environment * Excellent project and change management skills * Ability to work at different levels within the organisation including executive team level We will work with the successful bidder(s) to develop or refine a work schedule which meets organisational requirements, within these parameters. Additional information: Please find full details of Invitation to Quote in the attachment. Deadline for questions is the 10th April 2018 and must be directed to elaine.butler2@nhs.net Deadline for submissions is 13th April 2018 and must be sent to elaine.butler2@nhs.net and ratna.taylor@nhs.net ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03678689-799a-4e7d-8b4d-186fde38d18d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | 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 | Active | | 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 - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03678689-799a-4e7d-8b4d-186fde38d18d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03678689-799a-4e7d-8b4d-186fde38d18d 5th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cf31b47-cba6-4a29-9828-553ce6e4f5c9 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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