Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
Contact
David Evershed
Telephone
+44 7933399595
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD7 - Merseyside
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31107560-f7b5-4e60-bfa3-833b1906a931
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Challenging Behaviour Unit for Dementia Patients
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Expressions of Interest are invited from appropriately experienced and capable providers to commence an engagement with Bolton CCG and Bolton Council (the Commissioners) to assist development of their commissioning intentions for future provision of a Challenging Behaviour Unit for, but not exclusively, older adults with dementia including those with complex needs and behaviours that challenge mainstream service provision.
Currently Bolton CCG and Bolton Council jointly fund the challenging behaviour element of this model through a combination of out of area spot purchased placements and a service level agreement with one local provider, on behalf of two other Greater Manchester CCGs. The referral and access processes are gatekept by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, and for the Bolton element, the demand on these beds has fluctuated throughout the year from 10-15 beds.
The Commissioners are looking for innovative, forward thinking providers to potentially enter in to a longer-term contract, avoiding spot purchase arrangements to create stability for the client group, the provider and the system, to ensure the most complex individuals can be supported safely and appropriately in one location ensuring as their needs change, there is the ability to step-up and step-down rather than have the upheaval of moving to a different location, providing end of life care, when required. In view of the impact of COVID, we envisage this may be a timely opportunity for existing providers to flex current care provision, or for new providers to develop a model that can meet the needs of the Bolton population.
To express your interest in providing this service and to provide your feedback, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire that is attached to this notice and return by email to Rachel Ubermanowicz (rubermanowicz@nhs.net) & David Evershed (d.evershed@nhs.net) no later than midday on Friday 26th March 2021.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a new model to deliver care for dementia patients with complex needs
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 January 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The request for information questionnaire can be found here:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31107560-f7b5-4e60-bfa3-833b1906a931