--- title: "Learning Disability and /or Autism Inpatient Beds and Crisis Admission Prevention Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-01-17" --- # Learning Disability and /or Autism Inpatient Beds and Crisis Admission Prevention Expression of Interest Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5975ac79-ab53-4712-a9b4-0c4cd1b212c1.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of Learning Disability and/or Autism inpatient beds and crisis admission prevention services within the Lancashire and South Cumbria region. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement milestone set for 23rd January 2019, which is the deadline for formal submissions. An information event is scheduled via Skype on 16th January 2019 at 2:00 pm, providing prospective providers the opportunity to engage directly with the commissioners and clarify any queries prior to submission. This tender offers significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in mental health, social services, and residential care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Businesses such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this process, as the commissioners are keen to understand market interest in developing local services to meet growing needs. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance service delivery but also support the establishment of vital local infrastructure in the North West region. ## Notice Learning Disability and /or Autism Inpatient Beds and Crisis Admission Prevention Expression of Interest NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Transformation Care Partnership who wish to engage in soft market testing activities for the above project. Commissioner requirements The Lancashire and South Cumbria Transforming Care Partnership seek to understand market interest in the provision of inpatient beds and crisis admission prevention services for people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism within the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint. There is currently no specialist provision of inpatient beds for people with a learning disability and/or autism within the Lancashire and South Cumbria footprint. People that require this specialised, inpatient support are placed in out of area services. It is a requirement of commissioners that the bed model is delivered in Lancashire and South Cumbria and in line with national guidance and to the national NHS service specification for such beds and for our area, the modelling suggests a requirement for 14 assessment and treatment and 10 rehabilitation places. (https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/model-service-spec-2017.pdf). A recent bid for capital to support the model was unsuccessful therefore the commissioners are seeking to understand the market interest in both the provision of a service and estate. Commissioners will require an indication of cost and of mobilisation timeframes. Additional information: The outline timescales for the Expression Of Interest are as follows; Date of posting the Expression Of Interest to Contracts Finder: Tuesday 8th January 2019 Information Event: A Skype Video Conference with potential Providers will be held on Wednesday 16th January 2019 at 2.00pm. Interested parties should email mlcsu.tenders@nhs.net no later than 2.00pm Tuesday 15th January 2019 to secure a place on the Skype Video Conference. Providers will require a Skype login to access the Video Conference and a url link will be provided to Providers requesting access to the Skype Video Conference. Interested parties should email mlcsu.tenders@nhs.net with details of any questions they would like discussed during the Skype Video Conference. The deadline to formally submit written expressions of interest and response to 'Appendix A Expression of Interest response' is Wednesday 23rd January 2019 11am. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a79b4a-3ff5-4d42-af02-ddf9186337e8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jan 2019 | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR26 6TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Farington West | | Westminster constituency | South Ribble | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2019 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a79b4a-3ff5-4d42-af02-ddf9186337e8 - 8 Jan 2019 at 07:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a79b4a-3ff5-4d42-af02-ddf9186337e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20a79b4a-3ff5-4d42-af02-ddf9186337e8 17th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba7dbe13-2110-4994-bf06-f9c99778da1a Expression of Interest - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/model-service-spec-2017.pdf NHS England Model Service Specification 2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ded73cb-91a0-480f-bb53-db854e4c39f7 EOI Webinar presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fac02445-0301-44fb-8420-f406433c1e60 EOI Questions ## Notice URLs - http://midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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