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title: "The Harmonia Village - provision of residential nursing care and support services to people living with dementia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dc27"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-11-22"
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# The Harmonia Village - provision of residential nursing care and support services to people living with dementia

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dc27

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, which seeks experienced providers to deliver residential nursing care and support services at The Harmonia Village in Dover, Kent. The tender, titled "The Harmonia Village - provision of residential nursing care and support services to people living with dementia," is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 16:00 on 22nd December 2021. This open procurement process aims to partner with a suitable provider who shares the Trust's vision for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia. The contract is expected to commence on or around 7th March 2022, with a duration of five years and potential extensions up to 6th March 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care, particularly those specialising in residential nursing services and dementia care. Companies that have experience in providing CQC registered accommodation and are equipped to partner in the operational delivery of care can greatly benefit. The contracting authority is looking for providers that can contribute to their vision of improving residents' quality of life, making this an attractive proposition for businesses focused on enhancing care delivery in similar settings.

## Notice

Owned, and currently operated, by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the 'Trust'), The Harmonia Village in Dover, Kent aims to provide better care and support for people living with dementia ('PLWD'), so that they can live happier and healthier lives. Part of a wider Interreg VA 2Seas programme known as Community Areas of Sustainable Care and Dementia Excellence in Europe ('CASCADE'), The Harmonia Village offers on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week residential nursing home care and support for up to: i) 30 PLWD who require long-term placements across six houses, and ii) six hotel style booked 'guest rooms' - within the communal building (the 'Hub') - offering short-term placements to PLWD and their visiting carers / family. The Hub is at the heart of The Harmonia Village, offering residents, their guests and visitors, other organisations and the public, access to a cafe and multi-purpose rooms, where daily activities, events and services can provide stimulating and creative activities to PLWD to boost their health and well-being. Further information about the Harmonia Village is available from http://www.harmoniavillage.org.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Trust's ability to deliver the services as originally intended, so much so that the Trust is now looking to outsource the operational delivery of the residential nursing care and support services at The Harmonia Village to a suitably experienced provider who will partner with the Trust, and share in its vision, to deliver a new approach to care of PLWD.

Renewal: The provision of the Services at, and the transfer of, The Harmonia Village shall be subject to a formal Contract commencing on, or around, 7th March 2022 for a period of five (5) years initially, with the option - at the Authority's absolute discretion - to extend the Contract on the same terms for a further period, or for successive periods, up to 6th March 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029107-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029107-2021
- 1 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021688-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.harmoniavillage.org.uk
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk

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