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title: "Continuing Healthcare (CHC) (AQP 2nd window)"
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# Continuing Healthcare (CHC) (AQP 2nd window)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7588fcad-710a-4a1f-9b64-1c5a417eefa7

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting the procurement process for "Continuing Healthcare (CHC) (AQP 2nd window)" aimed at providing nursing home placements for patients eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare services. The procurement is classified under the health services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the award announcement on 11th January 2017 and the contract period starting from 1st February 2017 and ending on 30th June 2019. The selection process operates under the Any Qualified Provider model, allowing providers to express their interest in being contracted without guarantees of volume or payment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those providing nursing home placements or related medical care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. With the procurement method being an open tender under the Any Qualified Provider framework, businesses that are flexible and capable of complying with NHS standards are likely to thrive. This can be an excellent opportunity for health care providers looking to expand their services within the public sector.

## Notice

This was the Second Window - successful applicants from the first window do not need to reapply. ** It should be noted that under the Any Qualified Provider model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded. Selection of who will provide the service to the patient will be made by the patient.** Arden & GEM CSU on behalf of Wolverhampton CCG are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for a provision of Nursing Home Placements for Patients qualifying for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) service. The service is being commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process. The base tariffs are: EMI PS725/week Mental Health PS700/week Physical Disabilities PS700/week The qualification period for the AQP accreditation will be for the remainder of the initial 3 year period from the 01st February 2017 to 30th June 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68887a35-28bc-4fb0-8d61-09656f6fdc72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 30 Jun 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | WEST BROMWICH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL ENGLAND HEALTHCARE; OSEI MINKAH CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2017 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68887a35-28bc-4fb0-8d61-09656f6fdc72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68887a35-28bc-4fb0-8d61-09656f6fdc72
  17th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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