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title: "NW2024-55 Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Norfolk & Waveney ICB"
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# NW2024-55 Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Norfolk & Waveney ICB

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0419da

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## Summary

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is looking to procure a Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service in West Norfolk. This service aims to support patients with chronic respiratory impairment through a comprehensive programme that includes disease education, self-management advice, and physical exercise. The procurement is under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with a contract duration of 3 years, extendable for an additional 2 years. The deadline for submission is on April 16, 2024, and the tender stage is currently active.

This opportunity provides a chance for healthcare providers experienced in pulmonary rehabilitation services to engage with the NHS and cater to the needs of patients in West Norfolk. Businesses with expertise in delivering tailored healthcare solutions and promoting self-care would be well-suited to participate. The procurement emphasises the need for flexibility and cultural sensitivity in service delivery, offering a unique opportunity for providers to contribute to community health improvement.

## Notice

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) seek competitive bids in relation to the Provision of a Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation service across West Norfolk.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, individually- tailored programme that promotes self-care and self-management for patients with chronic respiratory impairment. To achieve maximum health gains, comprehensive programmes need to include the following fundamental components: disease education, self-management advice and structured physical exercise. The service will assess, counsel, enable and support patients through the programme and carry out appropriate tests to measure efficacy of outcome. The service will plan and administer booking arrangements for patients. The service will be flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual need in terms of their circumstances, e.g., learning difficulties, culture, ethnicity, language, and disability.

To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest in delivering this service please visit Atamis using the following link; https://health-family-contractsearch.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects, The opportunity can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C256362 ID number.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB seeks competitive bids for the provision of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service within West Norfolk. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, individually- tailored programme that promotes self-care and self-management for patients with chronic respiratory impairment. To achieve maximum health gains, comprehensive programmes need to include the following fundamental components: disease education, self-management advice and structured physical exercise. A standard pulmonary rehabilitation programme should consist of a minimum of 6 weeks of two sessions per week physical exercise, disease education, nutritional, psychological, and
behavioural interventions. Programmes must also include an initial assessment session, a post rehabilitation assessment session at completion of the programme and medications reviewed and optimisation recommendations made to primary care in line with local guidance prior to entry onto a programme.

The service will assess, counsel, enable and support patients through the programme and carry out appropriate tests to measure efficacy of outcome. The service will plan and administer booking arrangements for patients. The service will be flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual need in terms of their circumstances, e.g., learning difficulties, culture, ethnicity, language, and disability.

Care pathway.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an active process. The following are the recommended components of a comprehensive PR programme. Providers are encouraged to explore alternative options integrated with appointment letters to supplement formal attendance at
sessions such as Web based information / app's, podcasts, written information, and telephone support to address attendance issues, due to geographic isolation and self-care sustainability.
Stages 1- 4 outlined below reflect the requirements for each core stage in the pulmonary rehabilitation pathway.

Stage 1 - Manage referral and recruit patient.
Stage 2 - Assess patient for pulmonary rehabilitation.
Stage 3 - Deliver comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
Stage 4 - Final Assessment and discharge.

The proposed contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 

To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest in delivering this service please visit Atamis using the following link; https://health-family-contractsearch.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects, The opportunity can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C256362 ID number.

Options: This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2024 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | NHS NORFOLK & WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2024
- 17 Nov 2023 at 09:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034032-2023
- 15 Nov 2023 at 09:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033713-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family-contractsearch.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/

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