--- title: "Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78ff5d33-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently planning a procurement process titled "Provision of a care package to an individual with autism and associated severe challenging behaviour." This contract falls within the health services industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The engagement period concludes on 23rd February 2018, with expressions of interest needed by 5.00pm on 8th April 2016. The selection process is designed to identify suitably qualified providers capable of meeting specific requirements for the service user who faces severe challenges related to autism. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in care services, particularly those with experience in autism care and behavioural management. Companies that have accreditation in autism services, a proven track record in handling severe challenging behaviours, and the capacity to train and support their staff will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, those with the ability to develop tailored care plans and who can operate effectively within the Northamptonshire locality will find this tender particularly relevant for growth in their service offerings. ## Notice NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group ("the CCG") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can deliver a suitable package of care to an individual ("service user"). The service user is a young gentleman with autism, associated severe challenging behaviour with infrequent but significant aggression. There are also physical co-morbidities, namely diabetes and suspected epilepsy. Please see Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 for further details. Expressions of interest are welcome from organisations that are able to meet the following minimum selection requirements: * Autism accreditation and date of expiry on the register; * Experience in managing severe challenging behaviour (both in terms of the organisation as a whole and the proposed staff individually); * Appropriate staff skill/qualification within the immediate team providing the package of care for the service user and an experienced and qualified team leader who will closely oversee the package of care and liaise closely with the CCGs; * Knowledge of, training in and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, associated codes of practice and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards; * Ability to work with different strategies for the service user at times of escalated presentation, including removing carers from the environment (please note that the service user currently uses seclusion); * Ability within your organisation to develop behavioural support plans including desensitisation and implement them to support the young man to engage with new coping strategies; * Appropriate, effective and timely support systems within the organisation for the staff providing the care package * A willingness to deliver the required services in the Northamptonshire locality. * An appropriate property or process proposed to identify an appropriate property (within timescales) If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your expression of interest to Stephen Ivuerah (Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk) by no later than 5.00pm on Friday 8th April 2016. Thank you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3e534a-4489-4c3b-8845-d209b7647029 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3e534a-4489-4c3b-8845-d209b7647029 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28560bf-51eb-4d60-aec8-9eb57e750b5e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb3e534a-4489-4c3b-8845-d209b7647029 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28560bf-51eb-4d60-aec8-9eb57e750b5e 23rd March 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1a0a09d-00b8-48a8-8270-d4b685d4f528 Appendix 2 - Person Profile February 2016 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb243f08-8b78-4f9d-b489-f61b729b85d0 Appendix 1 - Care Package Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9448944-5ce4-40bf-bdd5-877211f9d161 Appendix 2 - Person Profile February 2016 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83a4fd08-34e9-4f82-97d4-2584d6bfe11b Appendix 1 - Care Package Requirements ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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