---
title: "QEH Intermediate Care Beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c71"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-20"
---

# QEH Intermediate Care Beds

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c71

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## Summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for the provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality under the Provider Selection Regime. This planned tender, titled "QEH Intermediate Care Beds," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically hospital beds, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including the future notice date on 13th September 2024 and the intended contract duration from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2027. The hospital is seeking a provider within 3 miles of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to facilitate hospital discharges and support admission avoidance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare provisions, particularly those equipped with the required capabilities and premises to deliver the outlined services. The procurement process favours entities committed to collaboration within the local health system and adhering to NHS employment policies, thus supporting a diverse workforce. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering healthcare solutions and existing partnerships within healthcare networks may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion into the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality to be used to facilitate hospital discharge (step-down) and to support admission avoidance (step up). The full service specification is for a minimum of 30 beds.

Key Criteria:
1. The provider organisation has the required capability (experience, expertise etc.) and space/premises to deliver the required service in line with the specification.

2. The provider can fulfill the full requirements of the service specification within the financial envelope of the contract.

3. The provider is committed to working with partners in the local health system e.g. QEH, Home First Hub, Virtual Ward etc. to support discharge and enhance patient care.

4. The provider has employment procedures and policies in line with NHS requirements, providing fair terms and conditions which support equality or opportunity within the workforce and supports a diverse workforce.

5. The geographical location of the provider premises is within the area defined within the service specification (within 3 miles of QEH).

The Trust has explored options available and intends to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.

The initial contract will be for 30 months from 01/10/2024 - to 31/03/2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030094-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KINGS LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLH16 North and West Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192120 - Hospital beds

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 07:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030094-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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