--- title: "Any Qualified Provider Procurement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Essex" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD" published: "2017-08-09" --- # Any Qualified Provider Procurement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Essex Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcdd0749-9abd-422d-abd9-9e77c6b5baa9.json) ## Summary The NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting an open procurement process titled "Any Qualified Provider Procurement for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Essex." This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for service users through improved domiciliary care services across the Essex region. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for registering attendance set for 12:00 noon on 4 September 2017. Service delivery is expected to commence on 1 November 2017, with the contract spanning two years and a potential one-year extension. The overall estimated value of the procurement amounts to £21 million. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in domiciliary care services, particularly those that meet established financial and quality standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare sector, especially those considering entering the domiciliary care market in the East of England, would be well-suited to participate. Successful providers will be able to establish themselves within a network supporting multiple Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Essex, contributing to the enhancement of crucial care services in the region. ## Notice NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting providers of Domiciliary Care Services across the Essex footprint to apply for the Provision of Domiciliary Care Services in Essex. NHS Mid Essex CCG is running an Any Qualified Provider process, whereby any Provider who passes the financial and quality standards will be awarded a place on the AQP. It is possible that in future the programme of work will cover the seven Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), these Commissioning Authorities are: * North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group; * Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group; * West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group; * Basildon & Brentwood Clinical Commissioning Group; * Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Group; * Southend Clinical Commissioning Group; and * Castle Point & Rochford Clinical Commissioning Group The overall project aims of the Domiciliary Care Services are to: Increase the quality of life for service users; Assure quality of services and patient satisfaction; Evidence best value for publicly funded services; Establish common and robust approaches to contracting; Facilitate equitable choices for service users. The procurement will be an AQP open to all Providers currently in the Domiciliary Care Services market or considering a move into the market within the geographic area. It is anticipated that delivery of the services will begin in November 2017. Any contract that is competed for will cover the provision of Domiciliary Care Services to Mid Essex CCG. All Providers meeting the minimum quality standards and pricing thresholds will be awarded a place on the AQP. The contract duration will be for a period of two years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. To register interest in applying, please go to https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Click on 'Register here' and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Bravo e-tendering system. The closing date for submitting registering attendance is 12:00 noon on 04 September 2017 The calculation of the estimated value of a procurement shall be based on the total amount payable, net of VAT, as estimated by the contracting authority, including any form of option and any renewals of the contracts as explicitly set out in the procurement documents. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations'). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of stages which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. Additional information: The CCG shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this AQP in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f03dee-5cb1-41c2-bc30-f60b60ba4e3b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000,000 | | 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD | | Locality | CHELMSFORD, ESSEX | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM2 5PF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2017 at 14:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f03dee-5cb1-41c2-bc30-f60b60ba4e3b - 4 Aug 2017 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f03dee-5cb1-41c2-bc30-f60b60ba4e3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5f03dee-5cb1-41c2-bc30-f60b60ba4e3b 9th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80d8d3c0-2e96-48dc-89da-2fa5c37bed18 Bravo User Guide ## Notice URLs - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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