Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group
Lakeside 400, Broadland Business Park
Norwich
NR7 0WG
UK
Contact person: James Savill
E-mail: agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKH1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.norfolkandwaveneyccg.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38871&B=AGCSU
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38871&B=AGCSU
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NHS Continuing Healthcare Services for Norfolk and Waveney
Reference number: NW064ACHC
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering the NHS Continuing Healthcare Services in three lots under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework, by responding to this opportunity as required and described in this document, and within the published tender.
The contract will be awarded on a zero value, zero volume basis. This list will be akin to a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and will allow providers to submit applications at any time throughout the life of the contract.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
NHS CHC for Norfolk and Waveney - Nursing Homes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk and Waveney
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk & Waveney CCG invite Nursing Homes across the NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG footprint (and bordering areas), to join a Preferred Provider list for Continuing Healthcare services. The Service is for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Service Users placed using this Contract will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty. To meet the care needs of a wide range of people, the CCG encourages applications from Nursing Homes with a broad range of specialisms and services. Placements are more commonly long term but may include shorter term and respite arrangements plus rapid care for individuals approaching the end of their life.
The contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract (31st October 2024). The contract for the initial window will commence 1st November 2021.
Applications throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 11 of the AQP documentation within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply for full details of the Application Windows and process.
The service specification including tariff information and all associated documentation can be found within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
NHS CHC Services for Norfolk and Waveney - Residential Homes
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk and Waveney
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk & Waveney CCG invite Residential Homes across the NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG footprint (and bordering areas), to join a Preferred Provider list for Continuing Healthcare services. The Service is for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Service Users placed using this Contract will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty. To meet the care needs of a wide range of people, the CCG encourages applications from Residential Homes with a broad range of specialisms and services, but particularly those with specialisms in care for those living with Dementia or presenting with challenging behaviours. Placements are more commonly long term but may include shorter term and respite arrangements.
The contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract (31st October 2024). The contract for the initial window will commence 1st November 2021.
Applications throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 11 of the AQP documentation within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply for full details of the Application Windows and process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot No: 3 - NHS CHC Services for Norfolk and Waveney - Domiciliary Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH1
Main site or place of performance:
Norfolk and Waveney
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Norfolk & Waveney Domiciliary Care Provision for NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is for packages of care for adults who are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare. Individuals placed will have needs that may include but not be limited to End of Life, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, Brain Injury, and Frailty The purpose of delivering NHS CHC within the domiciliary setting is to provide care at home for individuals with a primary health care need who are eligible for NHS CHC. This includes enabling individuals to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centered approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services, specialist palliative care services, mental health, learning disabilities and community social care.
The contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract (31st October 2024). The contract for the initial window will commence 1st November 2021.
Applications throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 11 of the AQP documentation within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply for full details of the Application Windows and process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
All professional and/or trade registrations is specified within the tender documentation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
31/10/2026
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
31/10/2026
Local time: 17:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
The AQP application process is open for the full term of the contract and never closes. Throughout the life of the contract, providers are able to submit an application to be part of the NHS Continuing Healthcare Residential & Domiciliary Care Preferred Provider list produced as an outcome of this procurement process. Once on the list the provider will then be able to accept patient admissions. Please note if a provider is unsuccessful with their application, they will be required to resubmit their application in its entirety and the whole submission would in turn be re-evaluated by the Commissioner.
The contract length will be from the point of award until the expiration date of the contract (31st October 2024). The contract for the initial window will commence 1st November 2021.
Applications throughout the life of the agreement and contracts will be awarded during the life of the contract if providers are successful. Please see Document 11 of the AQP documentation within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply for full details of the Application Windows and process.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
UK
E-mail: agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
UK
E-mail: agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Arden and GEM CSU Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
UK
E-mail: agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/08/2021