--- title: "PRJ-754 Integrated Continuing Healthcare (ICHC) Service in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-09-11" --- # PRJ-754 Integrated Continuing Healthcare (ICHC) Service in Northamptonshire Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a86de416-41f3-4b02-9999-2a9620546870.json) ## Summary NEL Commissioning Support Unit is seeking bids for the "PRJ-754 Integrated Continuing Healthcare (ICHC) Service" in Northamptonshire, valued at £6,300,000. This procurement, classified under health services, is currently in the tender stage and is open for applications until 15th October 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2020 and run until 30th June 2023. Interested suppliers should ensure their proposals meet the integrated healthcare requirements outlined by the NHS Northamptonshire CCGs and address the necessary quality and funding considerations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in integrated healthcare services, assessment administration, and quality management. Companies that are adept at delivering high-quality customer-facing services and managing back-office operations will find this contract appealing. The focus on value for public money also encourages innovative approaches and efficiencies, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their footprint in the public healthcare market. ## Notice NHS Nene Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Corby Clinical Commissioning Group collectively known as NHS Northamptonshire CCGs are seeking a supplier for an Integrated Continuing Healthcare (ICHC) Service in Northamptonshire. The new ICHC model will be for a fully integrated end to end CHC service which will also include Individual Funding Requests (IFR) and Prior Approval. The service provider, on behalf of the Commissioners, and any contractual obligations in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare will: * Provide a service which meets the needs of all individuals for which the Northamptonshire CCGs have commissioning responsibility. * Provide a seamless service with the CCGs where neither the public nor any part of the NHS would perceive this function to be provided by a third party. * Provide the highest possible standards for quality both in individual /customer-facing services and 'back office' functions, demonstrating exemplary responses to patient and customer needs and delivery, commissioning, reviewing or managing of care. * Provide responsibility for the completion of all assessments and the associated administration activities related to the decision making process of eligibility for NHS CHC, FNC, Fast Track. * Provide responsibility for the administration and recording and record keeping of all applications and claims from receipt of referral to ratification of decision with the CCGs and the consequential action(s) arising from the CCGs determination(s) * Provide responsibility for maintaining and ensuring the complete, timely and accurate records are kept and maintained relating to funding decisions and the on-going provision of care. * Provide service functions with the objective of achieving the best value for public money (including proactive identification of Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) opportunities) in addition to upholding the highest possible standards within the resources allowed * Provide a service for all new referrals and all existing individuals to include eligibility assessments, package of care reviews and any alternative safe and effective care provision. Further details can be found on the ProContract e-procurement portal at https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0176b83b-40d6-4f4f-afda-3d909f0f3401 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,300,000 | | 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 | NEL 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 - 11 Sep 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0176b83b-40d6-4f4f-afda-3d909f0f3401 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0176b83b-40d6-4f4f-afda-3d909f0f3401 11th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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