--- title: "Provision of Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care (Looked After Children)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY" published: "2018-11-12" --- # Provision of Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care (Looked After Children) Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b9e93b-797c-4c41-99c1-6d523ae48787.json) ## Summary NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Initial Health Assessments for Children in Care" in Gloucestershire. This procurement falls under the health services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 5pm on 3 December 2018. The contract aims to improve health outcomes for looked after children and will last for an initial period of three years, starting from 1 April 2019, with a potential extension of two additional years. The estimated contract value is £275,000 based on expected service levels. The procurement method is open, allowing for wide participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing health assessments and related services to children. Companies that are well-suited to compete should have a strong background in child health and welfare, experience in undertaking holistic assessments, and a commitment to improving health outcomes for vulnerable groups. Interested applicants should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal to access the tender documentation and submit their bids. ## Notice NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Initial Health Assessments (IHAs) for Children in Care (Looked After Children) in Gloucestershire. The service will contribute to improved health outcomes for Children in Care (Looked After Children) by: * Undertaking a child/young person centred holistic assessment identifying mental health, behavioural, physical and emotional health needs; * Developing a health plan to meet those needs; * Offering effective advice on health promotion; * Providing a positive experience of health services for Children in Care (Looked After Children) so that they are not deterred from using health services in the future; * Working in collaboration with the Children in Care Health Team, Commissioners (Designated Doctor & Nurse) and other partner agencies. The successful bidder(s) will provide appropriately trained staff to undertake consistently good quality health assessments in accordance with Department of Health Statutory Guidance on Promoting the Health and Well-being of Looked After Children, 2015. The present service is provided from a single location by a Gloucester City GP practice under a contract which ends on 31 March 2019. Applicants may apply to provide the service from one or more locations in Gloucestershire. NHS Gloucestershire CCG is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period. Please note the contract value stated on this advert is for the initial 3-year contract period and is based on current and future expected activity levels, so should be considered as an indicative figure. Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Monday 3 December 2018. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Wednesday 12 December 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436ce0e-852d-4c75-85cc-e76677b46d54 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £275,000 | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL3 4FE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Tewkesbury | | Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote | | Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2018 at 16:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436ce0e-852d-4c75-85cc-e76677b46d54 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3436ce0e-852d-4c75-85cc-e76677b46d54 12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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