Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
Expression of Interest - Intensive Support Service (Learning Disabilities)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of the Intensive Support Service is to:
Prevent admission to inpatient services except where absolutely necessary to prevent harm
Support a successful transition from in-patient Assessment & Treatment Service to community settings
To support individuals with a learning disability and additional mental health needs are treated in the least restrictive environment and as close to home as possible.
Promote principles of recovery and participation
Provide individual care pathways based on evidence based practice and NICE guidance that offers timely interventions
Work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers/family carers to develop coping skills in order to manage emotions and difficult situations
Work with other services to develop an organisational strategy to cope with and manage an individual’s challenging responses and complex needs.
Work with adult with learning disabilities and their carers to develop effective communication strategies; this may involve referrals to other agencies.
Work alongside people to develop their skills and independence in activities of daily living; this may involve referrals to other agencies.
Support social and community integration by providing inclusive services
Support individuals and families to maintain healthy relationships
Support people to use mainstream services by working to develop the skills and ability in the service by offering specialist support and advice as well as training, consultation and hands on support
Be committed to providing a service which is flexible and responsive to gender, ethnicity, cultural, religious, physical and sensory needs.
Respect confidentiality within the context of professional and legal constraints, in accordance with the Trust policies and inter-agency protocols.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Expression of Interest - The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This notice is a Prior Information Notice under the permitted procedure for social and other specific services, as provided for in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 - Regulation 48. In accordance with Regulation 32(b)(ii) of the Regulations, interested parties should note that the contract for the services may be awarded without further publication and interested parties should express their interest in writing by following the instructions in this document and responding to all questions accordingly.
Providers will be required to respond to a series of questions which are scored on a "Pass/Fail"basis. The scoring criteria is stipulated within the question.
Only providers who score a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions will be deemed compliant and capable.
Where a single Provider has expressed an interest and met the requirements, the Commissioner reserves the right to direct award to that provider with no further competition.
Where there is more than one Provider who has expressed an interest and scored a "Pass" on all "Pass/Fail" questions, then the Commissioner may seek to undertake a formal competitive process.
The purpose of the Intensive Support Service is to:
Prevent admission to inpatient services except where absolutely necessary to prevent harm
Support a successful transition from in-patient Assessment & Treatment Service to community settings
To support individuals with a learning disability and additional mental health needs are treated in the least restrictive environment and as close to home as possible.
Promote principles of recovery and participation
Provide individual care pathways based on evidence based practice and NICE guidance that offers timely interventions
Work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers/family carers to develop coping skills in order to manage emotions and difficult situations
Work with other services to develop an organisational strategy to cope with and manage an individual’s challenging responses and complex needs.
Work with adult with learning disabilities and their carers to develop effective communication strategies; this may involve referrals to other agencies.
Work alongside people to develop their skills and independence in activities of daily living; this may involve referrals to other agencies.
Support social and community integration by providing inclusive services
Support individuals and families to maintain healthy relationships
Support people to use mainstream services by working to develop the skills and ability in the service by offering specialist support and advice as well as training, consultation and hands on support
Be committed to providing a service which is flexible and responsive to gender, ethnicity, cultural, religious, physical and sensory needs.
Respect confidentiality within the context of professional and legal constraints, in accordance with the Trust policies and inter-agency protocols.
To develop personal behaviour support plans for individuals and to upskill and support staff in developing skills around positive behaviour support
Please note that in relation to section 2.5.1.1 below Expressions will be reviewed in line with the Pass/Fail criteria set out within EOI Document 1.
Please see EOI Document 1 for a full breakdown of EOI Pass/Fail Criteria - a brief overview below.
Del Please see EOI Document 1 for the EOI Pass/Fail Questions
Del Staffing and Supervision - Pass/Fail
Del Provider Information - For Information only
Del Supporting Documentation and Declarations - Pass/Fail
Del Service Delivery - Pass/Fail
Del Mobilisation - Pass/Fail
Del Premises - Pass/Fail
Del IT Platforms - Pass/Fail
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: EOI Pass Fail Questions / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: EOI Financial Envelope - For Information initially / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
18
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
30 March 2023
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and GEM CSU
Francis Crick House
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Arden and GEM CSU
Francis Crick House
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
Country
United Kingdom