--- title: "An NHS Continuing Healthcare Domiciliary Care Service in Derbyshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-03-06" --- # An NHS Continuing Healthcare Domiciliary Care Service in Derbyshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2409d24-113f-4052-9c1d-e432a8168dca.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking proposals for "An NHS Continuing Healthcare Domiciliary Care Service in Derbyshire". This procurement process falls within the health and social work services sector and is taking place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 25th March 2019, and the successful provider will be contracted for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further two years based on performance. This is an open procurement method, allowing any qualified provider to submit a bid. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in domiciliary care services. The requested service includes round-the-clock care, prioritising the health and well-being of service users, with a strong emphasis on compliance with care plans and quality service delivery. Providers experienced in personalised care, especially in high-demand situations such as end-of-life care, are well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their service offerings and enhance their community impact. ## Notice The 4 Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Groups are looking to procure a Home Care (Domiciliary Care) Service in Derbyshire that will be provided for people (Service Users) who have been determined by the Commissioners as having an NHS-funded continuing care entitlement. The Provider will ensure that the services can be provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day and in accordance with a Service User's Care Plan. The aim of the service is to deliver Domiciliary Care that:- *puts the health, safety, quality of life and preferences of the Service User at the centre of care provision; *supports the Service User to make informed choices about their care, as per the NHS Constitution; *supports the health, safety and quality of life of Carers as outlined by the Care Act and National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care ; *meets the outcomes outlined in section 2 through effective working partnerships; *strives to continuously improve the quality of care for the Service User; and *provides continuity of care for the Service User, wherever possible. *explanation and apology from Providers when services are not delivered to plan *care Workers that arrive on time, carry out the commissioned activities, interact with Service Users and stay for the full time that is set out in the Service Users care plan *that two Care Workers arrive together on time when this is required *that Care Workers have the required skills to meet their needs, including for Service Users receiving end of life care *that the care provided is carried out in a way that shows an understanding of and a concern for the Service Users and their family's emotional wellbeing During the contract period, additional requirements may be sought from those Providers who are awarded a contract as a result of this process. These requirements may include but are not limited to capacity improvement drives and specialist care schemes. Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contracts are awarded on a zero value, zero volume basis and the contract awarded will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. The standard package per hour is PS15.94 EXCLUDING additional travel rate. Please access schedule 3 (Payment) of "Document 4 CHC Dom Care_Contract Particulars_FINAL.doc" for full rate information including complex, sleep in, live in and travel rates. The participating NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups are as follows:- NHS Hardwick CCG NHS North Derbyshire CCG NHS Erewash CCG NHS Southern Derbyshire CCG ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232e183f-794b-4011-9e3f-653e66c13573 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | CHESTERFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S41 7PF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire | | Local authority | Chesterfield | | Electoral ward | Spire | | Westminster constituency | Chesterfield | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232e183f-794b-4011-9e3f-653e66c13573 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/232e183f-794b-4011-9e3f-653e66c13573 6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu Further information and the ITT documentation can be found at the above URL Tender ID 34835 ## Notice URLs - http://www.hardwickccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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