--- title: "NHS Continuing Healthcare Services for Norfolk and Waveney" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-03-16" --- # NHS Continuing Healthcare Services for Norfolk and Waveney Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1ac.json) ## Summary The NHS Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting qualified providers to express interest in delivering NHS Continuing Healthcare Services in three lots under an Any Qualified Provider framework. The procurement process involves a Public Contracts Regulations 2015 compliant advertisement with a focus on Schedule 3 services. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 16th May 2023, with the opportunity valuing at zero amount and aiming to establish a Preferred Provider list under an Any Qualified Provider framework. This tender opportunity for NHS Continuing Healthcare Services in Norfolk and Waveney presents a chance for nursing homes, residential homes, and domiciliary service providers catering to adults with various healthcare needs. Providers with expertise in End of Life care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, among others, are encouraged to apply. The contract period extends from the date of award until 31st October 2024, with a potential 24-month extension based on performance. Interested businesses can access application details through the dedicated eProcurement portal. ## Notice Due to a change in e-tendering system utilised by the Contracting Authority, this notice is being published to maintain the principles of the original process and enable providers, who have not already been successfully accredited and awarded a contract following the publication of the initial notice in August 2021 (FTS Ref: 2021/S 000-019005, https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019005-2021), to express an interest and submit an application. Providers who already hold a contract relating to this service do not need to re-submit / re-apply. This Procurement is being advertised in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "Regulations") to the extent that the Regulations relate to services within the scope of Schedule 3 thereto (Social and Other Specific Services). The Commissioner and AGCSU are, therefore, bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services (also known as the "Light Touch Regime"). NHS Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering the NHS Continuing Healthcare Services in three lots under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework, by responding to this opportunity as required and described in this document, and within the published tender. The Procurement Process is described within the documentation published available via the e-tendering portal. Instructions on how to register on the eProcurement portal and access procurement documentation and further details relating to this process/window can be accessed via the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome And searching for the opportunity using the details below: Project reference: C143272 (Please note, this project number relates to this window only. It will change for each subsequent window opened) Project Name: NHS Continuing Healthcare Services for Norfolk and Waveney Any contract awarded as a result of this process will be on a zero value, zero volume basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1: NHS CHC for Norfolk and Waveney - Nursing Homes NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB invite Nursing Homes across the NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB footprint (and bordering areas), to join a Preferred Provider list for Continuing Healthcare services. The Service is for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Service Users placed using this Contract will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty. To meet the care needs of a wide range of people, the ICB encourages applications from Nursing Homes with a broad range of specialisms and services. Placements are more commonly long term but may include shorter term and respite arrangements plus rapid care for individuals approaching the end of their life. Contracts awarded following publication of the initial notice/window relating to this service were for a maximum period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 1st November 2021. Contracts awarded after the 1st November 2021 will be from the point of award until the 31st October 2024, with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. Lot 2: NHS CHC Services for Norfolk and Waveney - Residential Homes NHS Norfolk & Waveney ICB invite Residential Homes across the NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB footprint (and bordering areas), to join a Preferred Provider list for Continuing Healthcare services. The Service is for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Service Users placed using this Contract will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty. To meet the care needs of a wide range of people, the ICB encourages applications from Residential Homes with a broad range of specialisms and services, but particularly those with specialisms in care for those living with Dementia or presenting with challenging behaviours. Placements are more commonly long term but may include shorter term and respite arrangements. Contracts awarded following publication of the initial notice/window relating to this service were for a maximum period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 1st November 2021. Contracts awarded after the 1st November 2021 will be from the point of award until the 31st October 2024, with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. Lot No: 3 - NHS CHC Services for Norfolk and Waveney - Domiciliary Services Norfolk & Waveney Domiciliary Care Provision for NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is for packages of care for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Individuals placed will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty The purpose of delivering NHS CHC within the domiciliary setting is to provide care at home for individuals with a primary health care need who are eligible for NHS CHC. This includes enabling individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centered approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services, specialist palliative care services, mental health, learning disabilities and community social care. The contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract (31st October 2024). The contract for the initial window will commence 1st November 2021. Applications throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 11 of the AQP documentation within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply for full details of the Application Windows and process. Lot 3: NHS CHC Services for Norfolk and Waveney - Domiciliary Services Norfolk & Waveney Domiciliary Care Provision for NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is for packages of care for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Individuals placed will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty The purpose of delivering NHS CHC within the domiciliary setting is to provide care at home for individuals with a primary health care need who are eligible for NHS CHC. This includes enabling individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centered approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services, specialist palliative care services, mental health, learning disabilities and community social care. Contracts awarded following publication of the initial notice/window relating to this service were for a maximum period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 1st November 2021. Contracts awarded after the 1st November 2021 will be from the point of award until the 31st October 2024, with the option to extend for a further 24 months subject to satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007723-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Please refer to Document 11 within procurement documentation. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2023 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007723-2023 - 6 Aug 2021 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019005-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38871&B=AGCSU - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019005-2021 - https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ - https://www.norfolkandwaveneyccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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