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title: "Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031105"
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# Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)

Buyer: TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031105

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## Summary

The Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the procurement of 'Medical Support to Intermediate Care (MIIC)', which falls under the health services industry category. The contract is located in Torquay, UK, and is currently in the planning stage. The submission deadline is 12:00 noon on 25th February 2022, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2022 and lasting for two years, with potential extensions of one year plus another year (2+1+1). This procurement is being conducted under an open procedure, which requires suppliers to submit their offers electronically or in writing.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in general-practitioner services. Companies that can provide medical professionals to support the Intermediate Care (IC) service are encouraged to apply, especially those with a collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving care environments. The growing emphasis on community-based healthcare services means that successful bidders will help reduce hospital admissions and enhance patient care, fostering expansion and innovation within their business models.

## Notice

The Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be between the Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day.

### Lot Information

Torquay

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents. Additional information: All message via EU-Supply

Paignton & Brixham

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

Baywide

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

Coastal

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

South Dartmoor & Totnes

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

South Hams

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

Newton West

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

Templer

The Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are recommissioning an existing service to provide medical support and input to the Intermediate Care (IC) service across Torbay and South Devon. The current contract is due to lapse on 31st March 2022 and this contract will start on 1st April 2022. The contract will be for a term of 2 (two) years with an option of an additional 1 (one) year plus 1 (one) year (2+1+1). The Contract will be an availability agreement between the Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Professionals to provide medical support to IC patients where it is required by the Trust IC teams or where they are referred into the Medical Professional. Working collaboratively, the Trust and Medical professionals will provide an enhanced medical care service to patients in Torbay and South Devon during weekdays between 08.00-18.00, with the Trust providing clinical cover over the weekend and out of hours. The Medical Professional will also be required to attend a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting to provide support to discussion about IC patients that day. There is an increasing need for medical care to be delivered in the community to reduce the need for hospital admission or visits to a GP surgery and to keep patients out of hospital after an admission. This service will provide a foundation for innovation and integration with other community-based medical provision and as such providers will be willing to learn and develop, establishing good working relationships that are open and adaptable to change. The Services to which this Procurement relates will be commissioned under the Light Touch Regime (implemented through Regulations 74-77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of steps which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003547-2022 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £961,000 |
| Lots value | £981,716 |
| 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 | TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ2 7AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Shiphay |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK42 Torbay, TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003547-2022
- 31 Jan 2022 at 12:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002667-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=43090&B=NHSSW
- https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/

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