--- title: "ADULT AND OLDER MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF AREA PLACEMENTS (OAPS) (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2019-07-01" --- # ADULT AND OLDER MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF AREA PLACEMENTS (OAPS) (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION) Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2cf606c-a3ee-43f7-93ef-51602e0cbe8b.json) ## Summary Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "ADULT AND OLDER MENTAL HEALTH OUT OF AREA PLACEMENTS (OAPS) (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION)." The procurement concerns the provision of adult and older adult mental health services within Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, specifically addressing acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) placements. Key dates include the engagement end date on 22nd July 2019, by which interested providers must submit relevant information via the NHS Sourcing Portal. This early engagement aims to develop sustainable pricing models for the services required, which are currently subject to market fluctuations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services, psychiatric care, and bed provision. Companies that can propose innovative and sustainable pricing models are well-suited to compete in any potential future procurement process that may arise. With Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust establishing a more structured approach to service pricing, this is an ideal moment for relevant providers to engage and influence the future direction of service delivery in this critical area of healthcare. ## Notice Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust the Authority is seeking to develop a possible procured solution in the provision of its Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Out of Area Placements (OAPs) programme. Operating within Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, the Authority buys and funds all adult and older adult mental health acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) beds when there is no capacity. Placements are currently subject to "spot" pricing and subject to market fluctuations - a model which is not economically sustainable. A consistent approach to pricing is sought to enable best value for all OAPs placement including bed fees, additional observations, medications etc. To this end, the Authority wishes to enter into early engagement with the market to develop an effective sustainable pricing model that could be used on contractual basis. Indicative information is sought on different pricing models within the accompanying Market Engagement questionnaire for PICU Male, PICU Female, Adult Acute Female & Adult Acute Male. Additional information is also sought on whether the market could also offer older adult and other more specialist placements. An information document is provided setting out the service delivery context under which it is envisaged the pricing models would operate. Additional information: We request all interested providers to register via the NHS Sourcing Portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.htm, download and complete the Market Engagement questionnaire and return it via the NHS Sourcing Tender Portal no later than 16:00 BST 22nd July 2019. Information provided will assist the Authority in deciding which route is taken in any future process, should the Authority decide to proceed with a competition. Interested providers should note that the Prior Information Notice is not a call for competition and information is requested only to assist in informing the Authority on how and whether to proceed in calling a competition. All information provided shall be held in confidence but retained in accordance with Regulation 84 PCR2015. However, interested providers should be aware that any information provided could be subject to an FOIA request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5bcbc1b-a080-49f4-a52a-15db02b15fb4 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2019 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 4XN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Littlemore | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2019 at 20:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5bcbc1b-a080-49f4-a52a-15db02b15fb4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5bcbc1b-a080-49f4-a52a-15db02b15fb4 1st July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html NHS Sourcing Tender portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.htm - https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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