--- title: "Market Engagement Event - Continuing Health Care (CHC) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Services for Lincolnshire CCGs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-10-31" --- # Market Engagement Event - Continuing Health Care (CHC) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Services for Lincolnshire CCGs Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9683fbd2-ef13-4214-aac0-4fc91aaa1e7c.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is facilitating a Market Engagement Event for the Continuing Health Care (CHC) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) services designated for Lincolnshire. This procurement is classified under health services and falls within the planning stage, with the tender period concluding on 30th November 2019. Events will be held on the 25th October in Sleaford and the 8th November in Louth, with a further session added for 27th November. Each event will run in two sessions, allowing potential providers to learn more about the services to be offered, contract specifics, and the open procurement process that is indicative of an inclusive approach towards interested parties. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the care sector, particularly those offering residential and nursing care services that meet NHS standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on engaging with providers who can deliver high-quality and person-centred care. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission regulations and that are committed to continuous improvement in service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Lincolnshire West CCG acting as lead CCG for the 4 Lincolnshire CCGs would like to invite providers to attend a Market Engagement Event regarding a new AQP service for Continuing Health Care Residential and Nursing Care. The service will be provided for people (Service Users) who have been determined by the Commissioner as having NHS-funded continuing healthcare or Funded Nursing Care entitlement. The service objective is to deliver care in a Care Home for those Service Users, that meet the above criteria and whom are in receipt of NHS Funded continuing healthcare or Funded Nursing care. The provider shall deliver an appropriate level of care as defined in the Individual's Care Plan. They shall provide accommodation to ensure that the Service Users health and social care needs are met within the regulatory requirements of the Care Quality Commission. The aim is to commission care that is of a high quality and is person-centred, working with Care Providers who comply with the fundamental standards for quality and safety and who are pro-active in continuously improving the services they provide. As part of this service, Care Workers are expected to look beyond the commissioned tasks and consider what assistance the Service User requires to leave them safe, comfortable and in a clean environment. The CCGs would like to invite all current and future CHC Providers to this event, so that they can be informed of the details of the service and future procurement. Dates of the Market Engagement Events are: Friday 25th October - Sleaford Friday 8th November - Louth Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 1 person per organisation. The Market Engagement Event will; * Give an overview of the services to be provided * Provide details of the contract type, length and particular conditions * Explain the procurement process and the anticipated timeline There are two sessions (am and pm) on each day to accommodate for likely numbers. The Venues are: Friday 25th October - 09:30 - 11.30 OR 13:30 - 15:30 at: Sleaford, (Newton Room, South and South West Lincolnshire CCG, Bridge House, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG) Friday 8th November 2019 - 09:30 - 11.30 OR 13:30 - 15:30 at: Louth (Thorsby Suite, County Hospital Louth, High Holme Rd, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0EU) Additional information: An additional Market Engagement Event date has been added as follows: Wednesday 27th November 2019 Two sessions: 09:30-11:30 OR 13:30-15:30 Location: Sleaford Address: Bridge House, The Point, Lions Way, Sleaford, NG34 8GG ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca9c0d5-bd3c-4628-ae1b-26b7eb267ba0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN4 2HN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Bracebridge Heath | | Westminster constituency | Lincoln | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2019 at 12:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca9c0d5-bd3c-4628-ae1b-26b7eb267ba0 - 17 Oct 2019 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca9c0d5-bd3c-4628-ae1b-26b7eb267ba0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ca9c0d5-bd3c-4628-ae1b-26b7eb267ba0 31st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp Access to further information can be found at Quote/tender 37577 - Lincs CHC AQP - Market Engagement Event for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Lincolnshire. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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