--- title: "Procurement for the provision of Life Planning services for NHS England South" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-10-10" --- # Procurement for the provision of Life Planning services for NHS England South Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e01d0af9-1287-4436-841a-90827ba4d1fe.json) ## Summary NHS England South has initiated a procurement process for Life Planning services aimed at individuals with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum conditions currently residing in secure hospital placements or children's Mental Health units. The procurement is being managed by the NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCWCSU) and is set under the open procedure, seeking to identify the most economically advantageous tender. The contract value is estimated at £250,000 for an 18-month period starting from September 2017, with a potential extension of up to 18 months. The tender period concluded on 5th July 2017, with services expected to commence soon after the contracting process is finalised. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in person-centred and strengths-based planning methodologies. Businesses that are equipped to deliver comprehensive life planning services, engage effectively with individuals and families, and demonstrate innovative approaches to care will be well-positioned to compete. Organisations of various sizes, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to consider this tender, which aims to improve the quality of life and support for this vulnerable demographic. ## Notice NHS England seeks to commission a provider of Life Planning services to meet the planning requirements for people with a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum conditions currently in secure hospital placements or children's Mental Health units. The service will deliver circa 100 life plans over an 18 month period. NHS England South seek tender responses from providers who have the capability and capacity to undertake such a contract. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCWCSU) on behalf of the Commissioner. The Commissioner will be contracting for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract (short form). Contracts will be for a term of 18 months and services are planned to commence from September 2017. The value of the service will be PS250,000 over 18 months. At the commissioner's discretion, the contract may be extended for up to 18 months. Any life plans undertaken during this extension period will be by agreement with the commissioner and remuneration will be determined by the commissioner nearer the time. Life planning is a person centred, strengths based form of planning that is especially suited to helping commissioners and providers understand and engage with people who have complex lives and needs and who have previously challenged services. The methodology is detailed and requires a significant commitment of time and energy to develop a high quality plan that is owned by all participants, but primarily the person and their family. The key to understanding this approach is to comprehend and accept the underpinning values and principles that drive the process. Much of the process derives from a highly person centred citizenship based understanding of people's lives. This was effectively described in Keys to Citizenship by Dr Simon Duffy, published in 2003. The Keys to Citizenship are described under 7 headings: 1. Purpose - we live a life of meaning 2. Freedom - we can pursue our purpose 3. Money - we have the means to pursue our goals 4. Home - we can belong in community, but also protect our privacy 5. Help - we can offer others opportunity 6. Life - we can contribute in our own way 7. Love - we can build relationships and new life NHS England seek responses from those with skills and experience in the provision of Life Planning services. Interested parties are invited to take part in an Invitation To Tender (ITT) process, based on the Open procedure, and designed to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. Further information in the additional text section. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on in-tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Or you can access the project on In-Tend directly using the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/408 In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to Selection Questionnaire & ITT questions directly within In-Tend and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48e67fd-34a9-4173-8d47-db55e2d0da6f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | 3 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £250,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | I'M OUT OF HERE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2017 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48e67fd-34a9-4173-8d47-db55e2d0da6f - 10 Oct 2017 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9367a66-5ba5-400a-9249-acabcbc5bf7e - 6 Jun 2017 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9367a66-5ba5-400a-9249-acabcbc5bf7e - 3 May 2017 at 08:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414574ca-842f-4760-8059-81967551367f - 11 Apr 2017 at 16:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c72062-da5f-4f83-a06f-68af72d46fcd - 11 Apr 2017 at 16:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c72062-da5f-4f83-a06f-68af72d46fcd - 11 Apr 2017 at 16:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c72062-da5f-4f83-a06f-68af72d46fcd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48e67fd-34a9-4173-8d47-db55e2d0da6f 10th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9367a66-5ba5-400a-9249-acabcbc5bf7e 10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/414574ca-842f-4760-8059-81967551367f 3rd May 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71c72062-da5f-4f83-a06f-68af72d46fcd 11th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bacaa11f-5e67-40c6-9baa-7a80a3415aeb Life Planning - Provider Sounding Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be6f684c-2078-4297-b115-09667d0f2a7f Life Planning - Draft service specification - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Registration If you are not yet registered on In-Tend, please visit: - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In-Tend eTendering Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/379 In-Tend Early Engagement direct link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f763004-3b8e-4a99-b92f-9f04479234ce Life Planning - Provider Sounding Questionnaire - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/408 In-Tend opportunity direct link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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