--- title: "Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-12" --- # Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95b78-aa48-46c3-9502-73d7cfad4db9.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is leading a tender process for a "Care Package for Individual with Autism and Learning Disability" in the healthcare industry. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a crucial engagement deadline set for 18 July 2018. The contract is targeted at delivering essential care packages to an individual with significant needs, with services expected to transition away from a residential school by 31 August 2018. The care may be provided through several models including bespoke community packages, residential care settings, or hospital placements within the West Berkshire area. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in autism and learning disabilities. Qualified nursing and support staff are essential for providing the required care, making this a suitable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in high-needs care delivery. Additionally, organisations with the capability to create innovative care solutions could enhance their competitive edge in this tender process. ## Notice NHS West Berkshire CCG ("the CCG") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers who can deliver an appropriate package of care to an individual ("service user") with a severe learning disability, autism and associated severe challenging behaviour. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for further periods as per the tender documentation. Please see the enclosed Pen Profile and Care Plan Specification for a full brief regarding the service user's needs and presentation. Potential Care Packages The CCG has identified the following three options in regards to how care could be provided: 1 Bespoke package of care with a mix of qualified nursing staff and NVQ trained support staff, all with considerable experience of working with individuals that challenge, in a community environment (can be private tenancy or core and cluster model) within the West Berkshire area and where not, geographical details of any proposed community area ("Care Package 1"); 2 Residential care home specialised in caring for people with autism and challenging behaviour; high ratio of qualified nursing staff and NVQ trained support staff (potential provider to address whether a residential care home could be provided within the West Berkshire area, and where not, geographical details of any proposed residential care home ("Care Package 2"). 3 Hospital placement specialised for autism, learning disability and behaviours that challenge within the West Berkshire area, and where not, geographical details of any proposed hospital ("Care Package 3") The CCG is happy to consider an alternative model to those proposed, if the Provider can demonstrate confidence in providing the package and it fulfilling all the requirements stated. The service user is currently in a residential school. Notice on his current placement expires on 31 August 2018 and any proposal will need to achieve a transition by that date. Please see attached document "PIN_final.doc" for full advert text. Additional information: Please note that this service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No.2) Regulations 2013 and as such is governed by these regulations and the "light touch" regime under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The CCG will not be bound by any regulations beyond those which explicitly apply to procurements for such services and any references to processes or procedures (e.g. "the open procedure") should not be taken to mean the CCG intends to be held to any beyond those stated above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5950e-9b6e-499b-92c2-ec5eeaf924cf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jul 2018 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services - 85144000 - Residential health facilities services ## Release History - 12 Jul 2018 at 11:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5950e-9b6e-499b-92c2-ec5eeaf924cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edb5950e-9b6e-499b-92c2-ec5eeaf924cf 12th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6e203cf-2b3d-46b8-91bb-aa87a6b4194f Full advert text - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4053761-acfd-4534-8200-6bd2d96b74df Service user needs assessment ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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