Published date: 28 July 2017

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: 31 August 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

SK4 1AQ

Value of contract

£1,050,000 to £2,760,000

Procurement reference

20170728150026-39

Published date

28 July 2017

Closing date

31 August 2017

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wishes to commission the Provision of a Spinal Assessment and Treatment Service.
NHS Stockport CCG aims to improve people's quality of life by commissioning the most effective form of care for people with back pain. The aims and objectives of the service are:
• Provide a, high quality, cost effective specialist assessment and treatment service for MSK back conditions following evidence based practice.
• Achieve excellent patient outcomes and limit the physical and associated disabilities that are caused by musculoskeletal back conditions.
• Provide a convenient service to patients to ensure a balance of day, evening and weekend appointments to meet patient demand
• Provide a service in a Stockport location that is easily accessible to all registered patients with good transport links and access to parking facilities.
• Provide patient education and shared decision making to empower the patient to self-manage and make decisions about their condition and potential treatment options and outcomes as clinically appropriate.
• Reduce pressure on secondary care services and enable 18 weeks target to be met by the service operating within the 18 week rules. Offer choice for secondary care referrals using the NHS e-Referral Service.
• Ensure integration and co-ordination with services across the MSK pathway, avoiding duplication of care.
• Ensure continuity of care including a clear ongoing management plan at discharge communicated to the referrer and to the patient.
The contract will run from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021 with an option to extend for 2 years. There is a budget of £2,300,000 (including CQUIN) for the full potential 5 year contract period.
The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage application process akin to the Open Procedure. NHS Stockport CCG does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 services. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage should register on https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number "28160". The ITT documentation will be available from [date] and should be completed and submitted by the closing date of 12:00am on [date]. For any technical support in submitting your ITT please contact the e-Tendering Help-desk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Kathryn Farquhar

Address

Halyard Court, Chandlers Point, 31 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
ENG

Telephone

+44 1612123935

Email

kathryn_farquhar1@nhs.net