--- title: "Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-09-06" --- # Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97c3c315-eee7-41c6-a2a3-5a971b853770.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a public procurement process for the "Provision of Funded Nursing Care Assessments to Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG." This tender, classified under health services, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the application deadline ends on 7 October 2021 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract is expected to start on 4 January 2022 and will last for six months, with a total estimated budget of £320,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health care services, particularly those that can conduct Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments and provide comprehensive reporting. Providers who can ensure compliance with NHS guidelines and engage effectively with nursing homes, families, and care professionals will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the nature of the services being procured. ## Notice Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to commission a provider to carry out Funded Nursing Care ('FNC') Assessments for c670 individuals. The initial FNC assessments will include completion of a CHC Checklist to ascertain if individuals meets the criteria for a full CHC assessment. It is expected that the successful provider will complete the CHC assessment for these individuals and a FNC determination with evidence for those that do not trigger a Positive Checklist. It is estimated that approximately 60% of CHC Checklists will convert to a full consideration of CHC being required. The successful provider will be expected to: * Carry out Continuing Health Care (CHC) review in line with the NHS CHC Framework 2018. * Assess and record robust information and evidence the current level of need individuals. * Complete the DST 2018 template. * The provider will ensure effective communication with Nursing Homes, families and social care colleagues to ensure appropriate engagement at all stages. * All assessments to be booked and coordinated by the successful provider. * All CHC full assessments to be Framework compliant with relevant Local Authority representation. Contact details will be provided. * Commitment that a Positive Checklist will have a full CHC assessment and CCG ratified recommendation within 28 days of the date of Checklist. * A Negative Checklist to have a FNC recommendation ratified by the CCG within 5 days of the date of Checklist. * All evidence and records used to provide a recommendation of CHC eligibility or FNC recommendation to be uploaded to Caretrack. * Any amendments required following CCG audit and verification processes to be returned within 5 days whilst being vigilant of the expectation to meet the 28-day process for full CHC assessments. * The successful provider will use the BSW CCGFNC determination form to record the FNC outcome * The successful provider will share a weekly report with the CCG which will reflect the KPI achievement as listed above. The contract will be for 6 months with an approximate total budget of PS320,000. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Unsuccessful Bidders and applicants will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/applicant was unsuccessful. Deadlines for lodging appeals should be in accordance with the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d680bc98-d1db-402c-8cb0-f523ac946113 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 6 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2021 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d680bc98-d1db-402c-8cb0-f523ac946113 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d680bc98-d1db-402c-8cb0-f523ac946113 6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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