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II.1.1) Title
Nursing Home Placements or Domiciliary Care for Patients Newly Requiring NHS Continuing Healthcare
Reference number: A-20-05
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of Wirral CCG (The CCG) are inviting suitably qualified Providers of Nursing Homes to submit a request to participate to be included in a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the management and service provision of Patients Newly Requiring NHS Continuing Healthcare. The service requirement covers patients registered with a GP within the CCG's geography. It is the intention of the commissioner that the service be split into the following lots:
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — general care;
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — Functional mental health;
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — dementia;
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — challenging behaviour;
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — end of life;
Care home with nursing or domiciliary care — learning disability.
The service requirement covers patients registered with a GP within one of the CCGs geographies.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domicilary Care — General Care
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to provide professional nursing and carer support to individuals with complex nursing and care support needs.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body (please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, Providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a Simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domiciliary Care — Functional Mental Health
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to manage service users with significant functional mental health deficits to include psychosis and personality disorder which may challenge services.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body(please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, Providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to Providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a Simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domiciliary Care — Dementia
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to provide professional nursing and carer support to patients who have significant cognitive deficits and require high levels of support to maintain independence and dignity.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body (please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a Simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domiciliary Care — Challenging Behaviour
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to manage challenging behaviours and resistance to care requiring skilled carers and trained in distraction and behaviour management techniques.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body (please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domiciliary Care — End of Life
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to provide holistic and sensitive end of life care to include the use of anticipatory drugs and spiritual support.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body(please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a Simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Care Home with Nursing or Domiciliary Care — Learning Disability
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
CCG as detailed in I.1.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Providers should have the ability to support individuals with learning disabilities in the least restrictive environment promoting independence and inclusion.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body (please refer to the DPS Entry Guide for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCG, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCG reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
End:
31/03/2021
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from https://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system.
If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means, and may also be through the medium of an electronic reverse auction. NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body (please refer to the indicative tender documents for details) with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public sector body wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. The contract conditions will be set out in the indicative tender documents. Further details will be made available via documentation released during the course of the tender process. Submission of Expression of Interest and Procurement Specific Information. Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the 1 year duration of the DPS.
By applying for inclusion in the Notice, and subject to meeting the minimum entry standards as set out in the indicative tender documentation, providers will be invited to submit tenders. The CSU, on behalf of the participating CCGs, will issue requests for tenders to providers admitted to the DPS as and when a requirement arises and will not be subject to a Simplified OJEU Notice. The award criteria for the service provision will be stipulated in the tender documentation. Midlands and Lancashire CSU on behalf of the CCGs reserve the right to vary the award criteria, including, the use of historical performance as stipulated in the tender documentation. Details of the DPS, together with full instructions are provided in the indicative tender documents available to download from http://demand.sproc.net. Interested parties must register their organisation and then download and complete the indicative tender documents from the supplier contract management system https://www.sproc.net. The estimated total value of services to be purchased for the entire duration of the DPS is purely indicative and cannot be guaranteed by the CSU or the participating CCGs. The services to which this advertisement relates are for health services and therefore remain within the scope of Section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Neither placement of this advertisement nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intends to hold itself bound by any regulations, save those applicable to Light Touch Regime Services (Section 7).