Published date: 5 April 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 April 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous health services - 85140000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

BSOL CHC - ITQ April 2018

Published date

5 April 2018

Closing date

13 April 2018

Contract start date

23 April 2018

Contract end date

31 August 2018

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Invitation to Quote:

I am pleased to inform you that Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) wish to invite you to participate in this 'Invitation to Quote'.

Following the receipt of your quote via email, the Project group/Evaluation panel will evaluate the proposals against each other within the evaluation matrix below. Final selection will be based on the ability of the service provider to provide the required service at the best price, at the optimum performance level and with a clear and demonstrable implementation/delivery programme.

Bidding organisations must obtain for themselves at their own responsibility and expense all information necessary for the preparation of their bids and will be deemed to have availed themselves of all necessary information in submitting bids. In the event that the MLCSU decides not to award this contract, there will be no liability for MLCSU for any costs incurred by the bidding providers.

Specification - Introduction to the brief

To deliver a range of Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments including Clinical Decision Tool Assessments, 3 and 12-month and 1-1 reviews, to new and overdue patients that may be eligible for CHC, contributing to the achievement of the quality premium and 28-day eligibility standard.

Unit cost are required for a range of assessment/review activity:
• 28-day DST
• 3 and 12-month reviews
• 1-1 reviews

An indication of any volume discounts is also requested.

Geographical Area: Covering the Birmingham and Solihull Area

Timescales: Start date 23rd April 2018 following award of contract and to be complete by the 31 August 2018.

Contact: Ratna Taylor - Senior Business Improvement Consultant ratna.taylor@nhs.net or Elaine Butler - Senior Procurement Officer elaine.butler2@nhs.net

Critical Success Factors
The successful organisation must have:
• Track record of innovative and cost-effective solutions in the design and delivery of services in the areas identified in the scope above
• Experience of delivering a range of high quality Continuing Health Care assessments and reviews
• A detailed understanding of the NHS commissioning environment
• Excellent project and change management skills
• Ability to work at different levels within the organisation including executive team level

We will work with the successful bidder(s) to develop or refine a work schedule which meets organisational requirements, within these parameters.

More information

Attachments

Additional text

Please find full details of Invitation to Quote in the attachment.

Deadline for questions is the 10th April 2018 and must be directed to elaine.butler2@nhs.net

Deadline for submissions is 13th April 2018 and must be sent to
elaine.butler2@nhs.net and ratna.taylor@nhs.net

About the buyer

Contact name

Elaine Butler

Address

Heron House
Grove, road, Fenton
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 4LX
England

Email

elaine.butler2@nhs.net