--- title: "Intermediate Care Beds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-10-18" --- # Intermediate Care Beds Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ecdf.json) ## Summary The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Intermediate Care Beds, with a focus on enhancing the patient pathway within the Sheffield region. This procurement falls under the category of healthcare services and is currently at the planning and tender stage. Interested providers must submit their expressions of interest by 5:00 PM on 29th October 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £23,250,000, and the contract is expected to last for an initial term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, subject to performance. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. This tender offers significant opportunities for local healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in the delivery of bed-based intermediate care services. Businesses that can operate within the Sheffield locality and have the capacity to supply a variety of bed types—such as bariatric and EMI beds—are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement aims to engage a diverse range of providers to foster competition and demonstrate value for money while ensuring that quality care standards are maintained. Interested parties should ensure they meet the necessary CQC registration requirements and submit any proposals through the indicated channels to facilitate their participation in this growing market. ## Notice The provision Intermediate Care Beds within the Sheffield Region to improve the patient pathway.The Trust has a requirement for IC Beds, Bariatric Beds and EMI beds. Full details will be included within the ITT when advertised. This PIN intends to serve as a call for competition.TUPE will apply to this contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 A light touch regime procurement exercise to identify provider(s) for the delivery of the bed-based element of Sheffield's intermediate care services offering. A general overview of the process will be:-Publish PIN as a call for competition and to try to identify as many providers in the market as possible.ITT Stage - Mandatory Questions Financial checksOnly bidders who confirm acceptance to the mandatory criteria and who's finances are not deemed as a risk to the Trust will be taken through to the next stage.Stage 2 will see bidders scored against the responses to the scored criteria and commercial elements.Site visits will be performed by the Trust to confirm the responses provided. This includes the mandatory question set. All bid scores will be moderated accordingly.Once the site visit has taken place and the final score allocated against each response is 'confirmed' The quality and commercial scores for each bidder will be built in to provide a final outcome. Further conversations may be required as the Trust has a specified number of beds it needs in Summer, and again in Winter. The ITT will provide a full process, specification and timeline - you are advised to express your interest to james.tomlinson5@nhs.netThis is required before the deadline of Friday 29th October 21 at 5pm to give complete assurance that your response is not missed. The Trust want as many local providers as possible to bid for this contract, so to demonstrate value for money.Only providers who can provide the service locally (within the Sheffield region) will be considered due to the nature of the requirements. Please note it states to perform the services, not for the office headquarters to be based in Sheffield. Additional information: Please contact:-james.tomlinson5@nhs.net with you expression of interest. Options: Due to the nature of the requirements. The bidders will be able to feed in proposed options via the ITT. There will be minimal requirements that cannot be varied. All options will be made clear within the advertised ITT when available. You will be asked for the minimum number of beds that you can provide whilst being financially viable, and again the maximum number of beds you can provide due to capacity The relationship between the Trust and the appointed provider(s) will be close. The Trust wants to work with the appointed provider(s) to maximise the value that can be driven from this contract, especially in relation to patient care. Renewal: This contract will be for an initial 3 years, with an extension option for a further 2 years. Renewal would be required at the end of the initial 3 year period, or at the end of the total 5 year period - dependant on performance of the appointed provider(s) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025970-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,250,000 | | Lots value | £23,250,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2021 at 14:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025970-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sth.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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