Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Rotherham Clinical Commissiong Group
Oak House Moorhead Way
Rotherham
S66 1YY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.rotherhamccg.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
NHS Rotherham CCG : Hospital and Community Admission Aftercare Service
Reference number
SYPS/ROTH/TS/21/45
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service will provide a support package to people over 60 years of age being discharged from The Rotherham Foundation Trust (including from the Urgent and Emergency Care Centre and Acute Medical Unit) or commissioned community beds. Clients are supported pre discharge to facilitate discharge to the home environment. A safety check will be carried out and the client settled. An assessment of need is carried out by the Care Coordinator and appropriate referrals and signposting made. The outcome of the assessment may lead to a person centered care plan being developed for a time limited packages being provided for up to thirty days aimed at improving physical function, social integration and maximising independence. Onward referrals will be made as appropriate and the service will work in collaboration with health and social care providers to ensure there is wrap around holistic support in place.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aims and objectives of the service are:
To provide a flexible service model which may change in line with demand due to the impact of COViD 19 and recovery models
To facilitate the early discharge of patients from hospital and community beds and reduce average length of stay.
Reduce the number of inappropriate admissions and readmissions to hospital or premature admission to long term residential and nursing care by supporting teams within the hospital and community.
To provide reablement and social care input to patients discharged from hospital.
Provide a high-quality service delivered by staff who are appropriately qualified and trained.
Deliver services that are flexible, person centered and provide continuity of care
Provide short term non personal care packages designed to reduce dependence on long term care provision, focusing on the principles of reablement.
Support Wards, Integrated Discharge and Community Teams to follow up patients in the community.
Objectives:
Provide support with discharge planning and transfer of care from hospital and community beds to home environment.
To contribute to reducing risks by supporting discharge follow up
To provide support to undertake activities of daily living using approaches that maximise independent activity and minimise the need for support
To encourage and support maintenance of personal interests
To promote economic wellbeing through advice and information on claiming benefits
To promote independence by supporting and encouraging service users to access facilities and services in their community
To act as an advocate for clients dealing with third parties on discharge from acute and community beds to ensure adequate provision of services and benefits.
To provide a flexible and responsive service which is sensitive to individual preferences and dislikes
To promote a healthier lifestyle.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract will be for a term of two years with the option to extend for 24 months subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently four years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 May 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Improvement
London
Country
United Kingdom