--- title: "Feeding Under Restraint National Audit - Quality Improvement Taskforce" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND )" published: "2021-04-30" --- # Feeding Under Restraint National Audit - Quality Improvement Taskforce Buyer: NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND ) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba88a733-3e64-4ba0-a5fb-b826621de316.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Feeding Under Restraint National Audit - Quality Improvement Taskforce" is managed by the National Health Service Commissioning Board (NHS England), located in Leeds, England. The contract falls under the healthcare services industry, specifically classified as auditing services. The procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action, with a contract value of approximately £60,030.39. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period commencing on 18 January 2021 and concluding on 17 July 2022. No additional tender deadlines are specified beyond the completed period. This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare auditing and quality improvement services, particularly those with experience in mental health care practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to support such businesses. Companies equipped to develop evidence-based guidelines and practices surrounding nasogastric tube feeding in mental health settings would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to enhanced patient care in the NHS. ## Notice There are approximately 300 beds across England commissioned by NHS England for the inpatient treatment of Adults with severe Anorexia Nervosa. There are also a number of CAMHS EDUs although there is a drive to treat younger people with Anorexia in generic CAMHS wards rather than specialist EDUs - where they will have a specific individualised care plan. As there are around 15,000 acute mental health beds and 1000 Forensic beds in England - inpatient eating disorder beds are very much in the minority. Anorexia Nervosa remains a rare disorder although inpatient admissions for the treatment of very severe presentations are increasing. However, it has been noted that there are more blanket restrictions in EDUs than in any other area of mental health care. It is therefore timely to examine some of these known practices, what is the rationale for using them and to develop some guidelines around regular review and reflection regarding their use. A national audit has been agreed for which will gather evidence around the frequency, circumstances, clinical and systemic factors contributing to nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding under restraint as a basis for development of evidence-based consensus guidelines to support NGT feeding practice and avoidance of iatrogenic harms. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8500a201-8e3b-4272-a133-63a2023eb2c4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 17 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,030 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £33,267 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONING BOARD (KNOWN AS NHS ENGLAND ) | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | EAST LONDON FOUNDATION TRUST; IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2021 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8500a201-8e3b-4272-a133-63a2023eb2c4 - 30 Apr 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8500a201-8e3b-4272-a133-63a2023eb2c4 - 28 Apr 2021 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df9f7aa-b7b8-4711-9eba-9052f80397ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8500a201-8e3b-4272-a133-63a2023eb2c4 30th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df9f7aa-b7b8-4711-9eba-9052f80397ff 28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUdH/hMdM_aibLdf68znn0XqmirJ1E6O_01ns1MYcJW2DDvA NHS_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS_FOR_THE_PROVISION_OF_SERVICES__PO_VERSION_ (6) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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