--- title: "Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-07-18" --- # Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b0dc68e2-fed4-4df7-8b82-b163b91608d4.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting expressions of interest for the "Step Down Beds Framework" contract, aimed at providing community beds for patients recovering from acute inpatient episodes in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17th August 2022. This contract will span an initial period from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with the potential for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £36 million, and it falls under the category of health services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and rehabilitation sectors, particularly those equipped to offer step-down bed services and ongoing patient care. Providers that successfully meet the required capacity levels—expected to be between 10-15 within the framework—will be well-placed to grow their operations in this competitive environment. The invitation is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it a strategic opportunity for those capable of delivering quality healthcare solutions across various locations. ## Notice NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers D2A Step-down ("the service"), to be delivered across the population of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The aim of commissioning step down beds is to provide a community bed for patients who have had an acute inpatient episode, but who are not yet ready to go home, and who need a period of recouperation and recovery. This cohort will also include people who may require a residential long-term placement. This may be because they need a further period of recovery before being able to engage in active rehabilitation; they may need some additional rehabilitation therapy before being able to return home: or it may be that they have yet to complete their Continuing Healthcare or Social Care Assessments for their long-term care needs prior to discharge home or to a long-term placement. Contracts will be awarded on a framework agreement with multiple providers. The total number of providers within the framework will be based on the capacity of providers however it is expected to be between 10-15 based on the minimum capacity levels identified. Providers will be able to supply beds across multiple sites and localities however each site must meet the required minimum capacity levels. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend for up to a further two years until 31st March 2028 at the discretion of the commissioner. The Commissioner reserves the right to open future windows at their discretion for additional providers if increased capacity is required. These windows may be opened at any time subject to the need and discretion of the Commissioner. The service specification including tariff information and all associated documentation can be found within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 56730 - Step Down Beds Framework - NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB. EU-Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b94451f-3774-4931-9219-1848dec1487e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 18 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,000,000 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2022 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b94451f-3774-4931-9219-1848dec1487e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b94451f-3774-4931-9219-1848dec1487e 18th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://bedfordshirelutonandmiltonkeynes.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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