Published date: 25 August 2021
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Services provided by medical personnel - 85141000
Physiotherapy services - 85142100
Rehabilitation services - 85312500
Community health services - 85323000
Location of contract
West Midlands
Procurement reference
BCHC-21-0022
Published date
25 August 2021
Closing date
3 September 2021
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT ( BCHC) is seeking to establish interested suppliers that have the capacity and capability to mobilise and manage ( inc practical advice and support ) post-viral fatigue after COVID-19. The service will need to be implemented as soon as is practically possible ( Sept / early Oct ) and cover the Birmingham and West Midlands area.
It is recognised that a high proportion of patients who are suffering with Post Covid Syndrome experience high levels of fatigue and data suggests that at least 30% of patients are reporting chronic fatigue, which appears to be the most pressing service gap identified. These patients are likely to require some support to understand and manage these symptoms coupled with the physical, cognitive, psychological, social, vocational impact they present. Where other aspects of support are available this may also be a consideration.
It is expected that service will be delivered through a number of weekly sessions provided by specialist MDT clinicians (OT/Dietician/Psychologist/Respiratory Physiotherapist).
The expectation is to see circa 8-10 patients within a session/cohort with the potential for circa 600 patients to be part of any outsourcing service with sessions delivered physically in person or via video or a combination of both
An outline of an expected/potential programme being:
Weekly sessions by a MDT clinician e.g. - OT/Dietician/Psychologist/Respiratory Physiotherapist ( the service is currently being delivered using remote sessions )
Programme outline :
Week 1- Understanding Fatigue
Week 2- Thinking about activity
Week 3- Activity grading
Week 4- Fatigue and exercise (Physiotherapy led)
Week 5- Diet and nutrition (Dietitian led)
Week 6- Sleep Hygiene
Week 7- Cognition and Mindfulness
Week 8- Reflect and evaluation
If this is a service you are able seriously a contender to potentially provide either in its entirety or in part please confirm to Elizabeth.Ratcliffe@nhs.net the following information by 3.9.21
- Supplier name , address and key contact details
- Previous experience in this field and those organisations
within which it was undertaken
- Potential mobilisation period and session format
- Potential throughput of patients up until 31.3.22 based on the
above figures
About the buyer
Contact name
Elizabeth Ratcliffe
Address
3 Priestley Wharf
BIRMINGHAM
B74BN
England
Elizabeth.Ratcliffe@bhamcommunity.nhs.uknhs.net
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