--- title: "Challenging Behaviour Unit for Dementia Patients" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b47.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-03-12" --- # Challenging Behaviour Unit for Dementia Patients Buyer: NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029b47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029b47.json) ## Summary The NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a Challenging Behaviour Unit for dementia patients. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is being conducted in Bolton, United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, interested providers should submit a short questionnaire via email by midday on 26th March 2021. The aim is to develop a sustainable model of care that reduces reliance on spot purchases and responds effectively to the needs of patients with complex behaviours and dementia. This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in mental health and dementia care to engage in a potentially long-term contract with the NHS. Organisations that can demonstrate innovative approaches and a capacity to manage the complexities of care for older adults with challenging needs will be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will contribute to the enhancement of service provision in Bolton, especially in light of the evolving demands resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. ## Notice Expressions of Interest are invited from appropriately experienced and capable providers to commence an engagement with Bolton CCG and Bolton Council (the Commissioners) to assist development of their commissioning intentions for future provision of a Challenging Behaviour Unit for, but not exclusively, older adults with dementia including those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge mainstream service provision. Currently Bolton CCG and Bolton Council jointly fund the challenging behaviour element of this model through a combination of out of area spot purchased placements and a service level agreement with one local provider, on behalf of two other Greater Manchester CCGs. The referral and access processes are gatekept by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, and for the Bolton element, the demand on these beds has fluctuated throughout the year from 10-15 beds. The Commissioners are looking for innovative, forward thinking providers to potentially enter in to a longer-term contract, avoiding spot purchase arrangements to create stability for the client group, the provider and the system, to ensure the most complex individuals can be supported safely and appropriately in one location ensuring as their needs change, there is the ability to step-up and step-down rather than have the upheaval of moving to a different location, providing end of life care, when required. In view of the impact of COVID, we envisage this may be a timely opportunity for existing providers to flex current care provision, or for new providers to develop a model that can meet the needs of the Bolton population. To express your interest in providing this service and to provide your feedback, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire that is attached to this notice and return by email to Rachel Ubermanowicz (rubermanowicz@nhs.net) & David Evershed (d.evershed@nhs.net) no later than midday on Friday 26th March 2021. ### Lot Information Lot 1 To provide a new model to deliver care for dementia patients with complex needs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005081-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 12 Mar 2021 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005081-2021 - 12 Mar 2021 at 15:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005078-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonccg.nhs.uk/ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31107560-f7b5-4e60-bfa3-833b1906a931 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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