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title: "Community Short Term Beds Service (CSTS) for Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC)"
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# Community Short Term Beds Service (CSTS) for Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC)

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f16d58-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) are currently in the award stage for the Community Short Term Beds Service (CSTS) contract, aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the Brighton and Hove area. This tender, classified under health and social work services, includes a contract period running from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2022, with a potential extension of 2 years. A maximum financial envelope of £38.5 million has been allocated over the contract's duration, which is structured as a 5-year term with an additional optional year. The successful provider will need to demonstrate capacity and capability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services in a safe manner. The contract bidding was due to close on 27th July 2016, with the contract award anticipated in December 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in health and social care services. Companies that provide innovative patient care solutions, flexible accommodation options, and are experienced in managing short-term healthcare programmes will be well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) as potential bidders underscores the council’s commitment to fostering diverse suppliers in delivering essential health services. With additional properties available for lease or purchase to support service delivery, businesses that can utilise these assets or propose alternative solutions will find viable pathways to engage in this tender.

## Notice

Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) wish to procure a Community Short Term Beds Service for residents in the Brighton and Hove area. Brighton and Hove Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be the Lead Commissioner. Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) will be an Associate Commissioner. The aims of the new service are as follows: * Reduce unscheduled admissions to hospital * Reduce delayed transfers of care from hospital * Reduce admissions to long term placements * Reduce demand for long term packages of care To achieve these aims the objectives of the service are to: * Increase access to step up beds * Increase flexibility in eligibility criteria to support the system where required * Reduce assessment and admission timescales * Reduce average lengths of stay * Increase focus on short term goals to enable people to return home * Increase engagement with service users and carers in setting and achieving short term goals The Contracting Authorities are looking for providers with the necessary capacity and capability (or a demonstrable ability to provide the necessary capacity and capability) to deliver high quality, patient-centred and value for money services, delivered in a safe and effective manner and through a learning environment which may include the training of healthcare professionals. Contract Information The Commissioners have agreed to offer a 5 year contract initial term with a single option to extend for a further 2 years (5 + 2 = 7 years maximum duration). A financial envelope of PS5.5m per year is available for the 7 year maximum duration of the contract. The maximum total financial envelope is therefore set at PS38.5m. To support the procurement, Brighton and Hove City Council have two buildings that are available for lease or purchase. The properties will be available at a fixed rental or sale price for all interested providers. Alternatively, Providers are free to source their own property - or use a combination. Contract award is expected in December 2016 and the service start date is 1st April 2017. Additional information: How to access the tender information: The deadline for submission of completed PQQs is Wednesday 27th July 2016 at 12:00pm (midday). Providers are invited to access the procurement documentation at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55381575-bb78-46dd-8e6d-daa2eb86136d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Light touch |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2017 - 19 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO AWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55381575-bb78-46dd-8e6d-daa2eb86136d
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de781e34-eda1-45d1-b48a-bf85decbc250

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55381575-bb78-46dd-8e6d-daa2eb86136d
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de781e34-eda1-45d1-b48a-bf85decbc250
  27th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e77f4f7-7e86-4394-b3a7-f0f699509af4
  How to register on the NHS South of England Procurement Services e-procurement portal
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  NHS South of England Procurement Services e-procurement portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7113244c-1bf9-4195-a6ef-39180bec4368
  How to register on the NHS South of England Procurement Services e-procurement portal

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