II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF15
Main site or place of performance:
Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key outcomes of the service will be:
— to ensure quantifiable improvements in the patient’s perception of their pain,
— enable patients to self-manage their condition and to evidence this,
— to reduce the number of new pain management referrals to secondary care,
— to ensure adherence to the local Procedures of Ltd Clinical Value (PLCV) policy,
— to define a structured approach to the use of therapies in line with latest guidance and the Commissioners Procedures of Ltd Clinical Value Policy. Provide an approach to ongoing treatment which is based on measureable, progressive patient outcomes,
— a reduction in the use of medication for pain management where appropriate and where medication is necessary, ensuring that prescribing/recommendations are evidence-based, cost-effective and in line with the CCG’s pain management guidelines/formulary,
— provide accessible treatment closer to home preventing unnecessary travelling,
— reduce sickness absence from paid work (owing to a decrease in physical and/or emotional disability caused by chronic pain),
— a positive outcome in their physical, psychological and/or social needs,
— an increase in individual`s self-reported levels of physical and social functioning in society.
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:
609 064.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The contract will be for a term of 3 years with the opportunity to extend for one further years subject to mutual agreement between the successful bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of contract is consequently 4 years. The stated contract value is for a 4 year duration.
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