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title: "Home intravenous antibiotic programme"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Home intravenous antibiotic programme

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5214701a-84ad-43fd-ad23-4c2b932062ab

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in a tender for a "Home intravenous antibiotic programme", targeting the healthcare industry. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by midday on 15th October 2018. The contract, set to commence on 19th November 2018, will last for one year, ending on 19th November 2019. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom and involves the provision of at-home care for patients with specified non-complex medical conditions, including cellulitis and respiratory issues.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in healthcare services and home care provision, particularly those with expertise in IV treatment and related governance. Businesses that can demonstrate a comprehensive care plan, alongside the ability to mobilise swiftly and meet stringent NHS requirements, would be well-positioned to compete. Collaboration with healthcare professionals and a solid financial model will also be key differentiators in the competitive landscape for this contract.

## Notice

North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent CCGs are looking to commission a home intravenous antibiotic programme for the following conditions; * Non- complex cellulitis * Non-complex UTIs * Non-complex respiratory conditions The service provider will take on full governance responsibility for patients treated with IV antibiotics in their home. The service provider will ensure appropriate medical governance is in place covering :- * Assessment and triage * Prescribing and treatment initiation * Changes to medication prescriptions during treatment provision of IV antibiotics in the patients' usual place of residence * Develop care plan with patients and review treatment at 3, 5,7,10 and 14 day intervals This will be with effect from Monday 19th November 2018 until 19th November 2019 The CCGs reserve the right not to award a contract following receipt of proposals' Additional information: Any service commissioned will be subject to NHS Terms and Conditions. Bidders should provide a brief proposal as part of your expression of interest to cover the following: 1) An outline plan that demonstrates how you will deliver high quality care whilst fulfilling the specification as identified above including proposed financial model/costs, proposed workforce and competency levels, medical governance arrangements and contingency planning e.g. periods of annual/ sick leave 2) An outline mobilisation plan with an expected commencement date of Monday 19th November 2018. If this is not achievable, please indicate in your proposal the earliest commencement date. Proposals should be emailed direct to Gina Gill, Commissioning Manager (gina.gill@northstaffsccg.nhs.uk) by midday Monday 15th October 2018. The CCGs reserve the right not to award a contract following receipt of proposals'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af88c07b-25e6-4bbe-a280-e7c99460c426 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 19 Nov 2019 |
| 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 | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2018 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af88c07b-25e6-4bbe-a280-e7c99460c426

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af88c07b-25e6-4bbe-a280-e7c99460c426
  8th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/afbfda0b-c4f5-4c14-9879-09ec4962b4bf
  2018.10.08_Home IV

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