--- title: "Provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients (West Devon)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DEVON ICB" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients (West Devon) Buyer: NHS DEVON ICB Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04de4e.json) ## Summary NHS Devon ICB is in the planning stage for a procurement process to provide medical cover for Pathway 2 patients in the West Devon locality. Classified under the Health services industry category (CPV code 85100000), the initiative focuses on services and is located within the UKK4 region, specifically targeting residential care homes in the Western Locality of Devon. The procurement is still in its early phase, with the advance notice published on 12 February 2025, and the official procurement notice expected on 27 March 2025. Interested service providers must express their interest by 26 February 2025 via the provided contact email. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in primary care and rehabilitation. Companies proficient in collaborating with care homes and managing short-term patient care could capitalise on this opportunity, supported by an indicative budget of £200 per patient and a financial cap of £54,000 per annum. The service requires coordination with various healthcare teams including consultants, district nursing, and rapid response services, making it ideal for well-organized providers adept at integrated care delivery and capable of establishing strong working relationships with residential facilities. ## Notice This notice is to provide advance notice that NHS Devon ICB is intending to undertake a procurement exercise in relation to delivery of provision for medical cover for Pathway 2 patients in the West Devon locality. Further details provided below. The purpose of the PIN is to gauge market interest and identify potential service providers to help inform the most appropriate procurement approach. Any interested parties should confirm their interest to the contact email provided: d-icb.contracting@nhs.net Please title the email NHS Devon Medical Cover P2 Procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aims and objectives of service: To provide provision of primary care medical cover for all pathway 2 patients placed in care homes within the Western Locality of Devon. Service description/care pathway: This will include providing primary care medical cover for patients discharged from hospital to residential care settings on pathway 2 (bedded rehabilitation and reablement). The service provider will be required to work with and in residential care homes (in the boundaries listed above). For the service provider to be able to access core primary medical services, the below will apply: If patients discharged on a Pathway 2 placement are placed in a care home outside of their registered GP area, they will be registered with a named GP practice as temporary residents until they are fit to be discharged from the Pathway 2 facility. Acceptance, Exclusion criteria and thresholds * Patients who are not identified as being on discharge to assess Pathway 2 placement * Medical cover is not provided out of hours times (Mon - Fri 18:30 - 08:00 and weekends and bank holidays) * As these patients are expected to be in the care home on a short-term temporary basis and if registered as a temporary resident they will not be subject to QOF or IIF requirements Wrap around support In developing this model, the service provider retains responsibility for the medical support, but it is acknowledged that it is essential that a model is developed to ensure they are supported. The additional wrap around support can vary location to location but could include: * Support from consultant teams * District nursing and other community services * Rapid response services * Community and acute speciality advisory services. * Community equipment * Volunteers The service provider providing primary care medical cover will be expected to agree with the managers of the facility the method of interaction to enable a good working relationship with the home and the residents. Out of Hours provision Usual out of hours arrangements for primary care will apply. Expected value of service An indicative budget of PS200 per patient has been set. An expected annual cost has been forecast based on 187 discharges, however as this may vary a financial cap has been set at PS54,000 per annum. Additional information: Any interested parties are asked to contact the email address provided by 26/02/2025 at the latest to confirm. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004806-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS DEVON ICB | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX2 5AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Priory | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 16:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004806-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://onedevon.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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