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title: "CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework"
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# CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbcc6cf4-0738-4342-979d-4bb8b97bf7c2

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has recently completed the awarding of a contract titled "CHC (Adult) Care Home Provider Framework". This procurement process aimed to commission a dedicated nursing care home framework to support the fair cost of care and manage escalating costs within Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The buying organisation, NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board, conducted this selective, above-threshold restricted procedure process. The awarded contract, valued at £408,000, was granted to Evalucom Consulting and covers IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The 36-month contract began on 1st August 2024 and will run until 31st July 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The procurement focus is on the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and secure procurement solutions. The contract necessitates robust engagement with nursing care providers, due diligence, feedback gathering, and contract management, making it ideal for companies with expertise in these areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are deemed suitable to compete, fostering a diverse supplier ecosystem. The framework's annual scope for contract variations and updates also offers firms ongoing opportunities for growth, innovation, and collaboration within the UK's healthcare services landscape.

## Notice

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board sought to commission a dedicated nursing care home AQP Framework to support the fair cost of care across providers and manage escalating costs within CHC. The AQP Framework Provider will be expected to: * Lead the development of a service specification which sits within the NHS Standard Contract and engage nursing care providers in this process. * Undertake due diligence checks on all providers who wish to join the AQP Framework. * Gather feedback and support small scale changes on an annual basis through a contract variation process. * Implement NHS Standard Contract Variation Agreements e.g. update prices. * Draft contract variations and issue for signature to all AQP providers. * Provide procurement software for speed, security, and user experience. * Hold the signed agreements on behalf of CHC. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to Evalucom Consulting in accordance with the G-Cloud 13 guidance. The total value of the initial 36-month contract term is PS306,000 (excl VAT), with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The 36-month contract period commenced on the 1st August 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1453011d-e83f-4ff5-a87d-554bc6831f3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | WINDSOR |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL4 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Old Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVALUCOM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 07:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1453011d-e83f-4ff5-a87d-554bc6831f3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1453011d-e83f-4ff5-a87d-554bc6831f3b
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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