Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
UK
Contact person: James Padden
E-mail: james.padden@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF30
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider
Reference number: C013521
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121291
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The service is for provision of Initial Health Assessment (IHAs) for Looked After Children (LAC), also known as Children in Care (CiC) in Lincolnshire.<br/><br/>This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
27 300.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF3
Main site or place of performance:
Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.
II.2.14) Additional information
To provide Initial Health Assessments for Children in the Care of Lincolnshire County Council and those Children in Care placed into Lincolnshire by external authorities.<br/><br/>Provider will ensure that the content of the health assessment conducted by the Paediatrician will include:<br/><br/>• Ascertaining if the child is registered with a local GP<br/>• Ascertain the child is registered with a dentist and record whether a dental check-up has been undertaken within the previous 12 months and record if there are any reported missing, filled or decayed teeth or undergoing orthodontic treatments<br/>• Collating the previous health history and current health status<br/>• Details of the current carer<br/>• A record of the child’s birth history if known<br/>• Birth family health history<br/>• Identifying whether the child is up to date with their immunisation history<br/>• Identifying any allergies<br/>• Recording current medications<br/>• Lifestyle. If appropriate for the age of the child, discuss:<br/>o Smoking status<br/>o Relationships/Sexual health<br/>o Alcohol/substance (misuse)<br/>o Diet<br/><br/>• Conducting a development examination, appropriate to the age of the child.<br/>• Conducting a full physical examination, appropriate to the child’s age. To include:<br/>o Visual acuity<br/>o Hearing<br/>o Teeth<br/>o Head circumference (where appropriate) with centile<br/>o Height and weight with centiles<br/>o Cardiovascular system<br/>o Respiratory system<br/>o Gastrointestinal system<br/>o Nervous system<br/><br/>Provider(s) wishing to express interest and be considered for the Most Suitable Provider process must register on Atamis and submit response via Atamis stating you would like to be considered.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
17/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The decision to award the contract will be made by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust. <br/><br/>It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/11/2024