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title: "Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Complex & Non-Complex Domiciliary Care for NHS Mid Essex CCG"
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# Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System Complex & Non-Complex Domiciliary Care for NHS Mid Essex CCG

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d51088c4-6853-4f84-8684-a9e223380d7d

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## Summary

The NHS Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently conducting a procurement process for a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System aimed at providing Complex and Non-Complex Domiciliary Care services for adults over the age of 18. The procurement falls within the health services industry category and is set to operate from 7th November 2019 for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. Interested providers must submit their applications via the e-tender system by the deadline of 19th August 2019, at 12:00hrs, for participation in this selective tendering process. The estimated total contract value is £43,500,000, and the services will be delivered in the East of England, specifically within the jurisdiction of the NHS Mid Essex CCG based in Chelmsford.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and care services, particularly those offering high-quality domiciliary care solutions. Companies with expertise in complex care, such as those capable of providing 1:1 supervision by trained carers or managing acute health interventions, will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses that offer non-complex care services, including routine health interventions, are also encouraged to apply. The flexibility of bidding for either or both Lots allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete effectively, thus fostering growth in the sector.

## Notice

NHS Mid Essex CCG is seeking suitably qualified providers for the provision of Complex and Non-Complex Domiciliary Care for Adults. This service will be in Lots, with Lot 1 for Complex and High levels of Domiciliary Care needs and Lot 2 for Non-Complex , Moderate and Low Domiciliary Care needs. This contract is for adult care over the age of 18yrs, complementing a children's Continuing Health Care (CHC) framework that already exists. The decision to have preferred providers, with predetermined consideration for quality and cost, enables the CHC team to find care effectively and in a more timely way for patients and create choice for Patients. The intention is to formally procure this new Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System with suitably qualified providers to be operational from 7th November 2019 for a period of 36 months plus the option to extend for a further 24 months. Organisations are required to submit their Application within the e-tender system by 19th August 2019 at 12:00hrs This procurement aims to establish a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Complex and Non-Complex Domiciliary Care for NHS Mid Essex CCG. It is noted that NHS Basildon and Brentwood CCG, NHS Castle Point and Rochford CCG, NHS Southend CCG and NHS Thurrock CCG may join the framework at any point of the duration of the contract. It is noted that the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System follows the Light Touch Regime. All relevant documentation can be found on the e-procurement portal Bravo Solutions at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk please register for free to attain the documents. Additional information: * Lot 1 - Complex Care Includes: Complex Care: Clinically requiring continuous 1:1 supervision by a bespoke trained carer. May require immediate intervention for high risk / life threatening needs. EG: Artificial ventilation via a tracheostomy; support during the administration of Parental Nutrition. High Complexity: Clinically requiring continuous 1:1 supervision by a bespoke trained carer. May require immediate intervention for high risk / life threatening needs. EG: unpredictable / frequent & problematic Tracheostomy care; Non artificial airway management; management of frequent episodes of autonomic dysreflexia. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots. There are no guaranteed levels of activity and payment is made based on actual provision of the services. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. Provision to extend for a further 24 months and to re-procure after. Lot 2 - Non-Complex Care Includes: Low Complexity: Minimum Minimal/routine health care interventions, one or two carers required. No requirement for carer competency in delivery of complex health care interventions. EG: 2:1 care, CPAP non-invasive ventilation, Basic behaviour management. Moderate Complexity: Clinically requiring continuous 1:1 supervision by a bespoke trained carer. Not life threatening, but acute intervention may be required. EG: rescue medication for epilepsy; Oral suctioning; cough assist; BiPaP ventilation; defined behaviour interventions, occasional autonomic dysreflexia. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots. There are no guaranteed levels of activity and payment is made based on actual provision of the services. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents. Provision to extend for a further 24 months and to re-procure after. Bidders may bid for one or both Lots. There are no guaranteed levels of activity and payment is made based on actual provision of the services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee46a77-dce7-4ada-b111-765697417105 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2019 - 8 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,500,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee46a77-dce7-4ada-b111-765697417105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee46a77-dce7-4ada-b111-765697417105
  22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://midessexccg.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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