--- title: "Provision of Specialist Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BORDERS" published: "2021-06-03" --- # Provision of Specialist Services Buyer: NHS BORDERS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by NHS Borders for the upcoming contract titled "Provision of Specialist Services", which focuses on providing a dedicated nursing care package. The contract, classified under the health services industry category, will be situated in Melrose, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the tender has a value of £120,000 and is expected to have a communication date for further notices on 14th June 2021. Interested parties can find additional documentation and express their interest through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health care support services, particularly those capable of providing dedicated nursing care for children with specific medical needs, such as Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome. Companies that can supply qualified Health Care Support Workers along with case management services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a contract duration of two years and a potential one-year extension, this opportunity could support business growth in a specialised healthcare sector. ## Notice Provision of a dedicated nursing care package ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Borders requires the provision of dedicated nursing care of a Child suffering from Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). CCHS is a rare disorder of the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system responsible for the control of involuntary muscles i.e. anything which is not consciously directed such as heart beat, renal function and breathing. Breathing is predominantly affected by CCHS. Breathing stops when the Child goes to sleep requiring the Child to be supported with mechanical ventilation by face mask. All Medical care will be provided by NHS Borders/NHS Lothian. To maintain the Child at home NHS Borders requires to put in place a dedicated care provision consumerate with a Health Care Support Worker role. Core duties of this role are as detailed in the attached documentation. In addition NHS Borders will require full case management support in relation to the care provided. Details of the core requirements of the case management support are also appended to this notice. Care provision will be coordinated for NHS Borders by liaison with the Community Children's Nurse based at Borders General Hospital, Melrose. The contract period will be for a period of 2 years with option to extend for 12 months with a care requirement of dedicated Health Care Support Worker input of 10hrs overnight/365 nights per annum. TUPE Regulations will apply.. Further details of requirements can be obtained by contacting Shona Milne on 01896 826182 or email shona.milne@borders.scot.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417164 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 3 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | NHS BORDERS | | Locality | MELROSE | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 9BS | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417164 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417164 Provision of Specialist Services - Provision of a dedicated nursing care package ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655981 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=655981 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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