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title: "Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton))"
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# Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton))

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aec4f694-e081-4d4d-ade4-d050551d00e6

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for Environmental Control Services for Patients with Complex Disability in the East of England region. The procurement involves two lots covering specific Integrated Care Board areas. The deadline for ITT submissions is 12:00pm on Wednesday 26th June 2024, with services expected to commence by 1st April 2025. The total estimated contract value is over £3 million, with the possibility of extension for up to 7 years.

This tender presents an opportunity for providers of EC services to improve the independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with severe disabilities. Businesses in the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing Electronic Assistive Technology, could find this tender suitable for their expertise. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, offering opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category to participate in delivering essential care to patients across various demographics and medical conditions.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of Environmental Control (EC) Services for Patients with Complex Disability (Lot 1: Norfolk and Suffolk; Lot 2: Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Bedfordshire (excluding Luton)). The services are expected to commence by 1st April 2025. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (maximum contract duration 7 years). The deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00pm (noon) on Wednesday 26th June 2024. LOT 1 services are to cover patients residing in the following Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas: * Norfolk and Waveney ICB * Suffolk (Part of NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB) The total estimated contract value is PS3,879,617 (based on 2024/25 values and Inclusive of VAT). LOT 2 services are to cover patients residing in the following Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas: * Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB * Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire (Part of Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes ICB) The total estimated contract value is PS3,001,810 (based on 2024/25 values and Inclusive of VAT) Providers wishing to be considered for the delivery of these services will need to respond to the provider selection documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The ITT documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C193142 and the closing date for completed ITT responses is 12:00pm (noon), on Wednesday 26th June 2024. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis esourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Additional information: Environmental Control provision promotes independence, safety and quality of life. It is a means of providing a person with a disability, the ability to participate in every-day activities: domestic, social and in the workplace. Reducing dependency on others for routine tasks provides greater autonomy to the individual, assists in managing risks and may reduce support costs. It can also have a positive impact on the wellbeing of carers and family members. The service is to be available to persons of all ages, diversities, medical conditions (acquired or congenital) and place of residence (independent living, with family, residential care, nursing home), who have a severe disability, which restricts their ability to independently operate standard means for control of the environment and access to computer technology. Specifically, the EC service aims to: * provide relevant EC equipment to adults and children with complex physical disabilities, due to variety of medical conditions, in order to improve their independence, quality of life, safety and participation, * participate with the provision of other Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) such as communication aids, powered wheelchair controls and other equipment of daily living, where this is appropriate, * collaborate with other clinical services and social agencies to optimise patient's wellbeing, * ensure that patients and carers are well informed on the use of the equipment that has been loaned to them, * adapt equipment provision to meet the changing needs of the patient, * provide the service in an independent, unbiased, cost effective and accountable way, * ensure all staff within the service are trained to an adequate and relevant level of competency, including awareness of technological developments, * promote the development and application of EC and other relevant EAT products, * promote equitable provision of service across the population and diagnostic groups, developing and maintaining a care pathway for referral and provision in conjunction with local community services, * support primary and secondary care staff by offering them specialist professional advice and training, * collaborate with national initiatives to develop and improve service provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afed8c51-e432-4667-aa3d-49a07cc239a4 |
| 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,881,427 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 May 2024 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afed8c51-e432-4667-aa3d-49a07cc239a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afed8c51-e432-4667-aa3d-49a07cc239a4
  20th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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