--- title: "Step Down Beds (Milton Keynes)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-01-20" --- # Step Down Beds (Milton Keynes) Buyer: NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-934578da-1230-42fc-b2de-d97ff5a4826c.json) ## Summary The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is seeking providers for Step Down Beds in Milton Keynes. The procurement process involves a framework agreement with multiple providers to deliver community beds for patients needing recouperation and recovery. The contract is set for an initial period of 2 years 9 months from 1st July 2023, extendable up to 31st March 2028, with opportunities for additional providers to join if capacity needs increase. The tender deadline is 24th February 2023. This opportunity can benefit SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide health services in the East of England. Businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those involved in patient care and residential placements, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, offering a chance for qualified providers to secure contracts within the specified region and service category. ## Notice NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers D2A Step-down ("the service"), to be delivered across the population of Milton Keynes (only). The aim of commissioning step down beds is to provide a community bed for patients who have had an acute inpatient episode, but who are not yet ready to go home, and who need a period of recouperation and recovery. This cohort will also include people who may require a residential long-term placement. This may be because they need a further period of recovery before being able to engage in active rehabilitation; they may need some additional rehabilitation therapy before being able to return home: or it may be that they have yet to complete their Continuing Healthcare or Social Care Assessments for their long-term care needs prior to discharge home or to a long-term placement. Contracts will be awarded on a framework agreement with multiple providers. The total number of providers within the framework will be based on the capacity of providers. Providers will be able to supply beds across multiple sites and localities however each site must meet the required minimum capacity levels. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years 9 months from 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further two years until 31st March 2028 at the discretion of the commissioner. The Commissioner reserves the right to open future windows at their discretion for additional providers if increased capacity is required. These windows may be opened at any time subject to the need and discretion of the Commissioner. The service specification including tariff information and all associated documentation can be found within the attachments area of the project on Atamis. To access the documentation please visit Atamis on the link below and access project C126904. Atamis link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf07ab6-4788-4aed-a8a5-1387d28718b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,660,000 | | 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON & MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2023 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf07ab6-4788-4aed-a8a5-1387d28718b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf07ab6-4788-4aed-a8a5-1387d28718b4 20th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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