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title: "AQP Children's Continuing Care Service in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Luton"
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# AQP Children's Continuing Care Service in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Luton

Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5624078c-aaac-491a-a7bc-ba6c74eca133

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## Summary

The NEL Commissioning Support Unit is currently soliciting tenders for the "AQP Children's Continuing Care Service" to support children and young people with continuing care needs across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, and Luton. This procurement, classified under the health services category, is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 6th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2021. This tender aims to create a list of Approved Providers capable of delivering high-quality, outcome-focused care packages that address the emotional, physical, and medical health needs of the population served.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare sector, to expand their service offerings and client base in the East of England. Companies with experience in delivering community care services and those specialised in paediatric healthcare will be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By successfully securing a position as an Approved Provider, businesses can enhance their visibility and foster partnerships with local healthcare commissioners, ultimately supporting growth in this vital service area.

## Notice

NHS Nene CCG, NHS Corby CCG, NHS Milton Keynes CCG, NHS Bedfordshire CCG and NHS Luton CCG are seeking to establish a list of Approved Providers who can deliver high quality, outcome focussed packages of care in these communities to children and young people who meet the threshold for continuing care (CC) support in accordance with the service specification. The commissioners are looking for Providers who will deliver a service that provides high quality advice, information, support and intervention to ensure all children and young people with continuing care needs receive the support needed to meet their emotional, physical and medical health needs. The Provider shall deliver packages of care to support children and young people with continuing care needs to be cared for safely at home or within an appropriate community setting, which minimises hospital admissions. The Provider shall undertake a comprehensive but proportionate pre-assessment to ensure the needs of the child or young person can be met by the Provider. The pre-assessment must be completed by a suitably registered nurse. All associated documentation for this opportunity can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e9cc3-75c6-48a0-ac41-449593c5d031 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e9cc3-75c6-48a0-ac41-449593c5d031

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c5e9cc3-75c6-48a0-ac41-449593c5d031
  5th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dc1e1505-cea9-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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