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
Region 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
NW2024-55 Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service Norfolk & Waveney ICB
Reference number
NW2024-55
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) seek competitive bids in relation to the Provision of a Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation service across West Norfolk.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, individually- tailored programme that promotes self-care and self-management for patients with chronic respiratory impairment. To achieve maximum health gains, comprehensive programmes need to include the following fundamental components: disease education, self-management advice and structured physical exercise. The service will assess, counsel, enable and support patients through the programme and carry out appropriate tests to measure efficacy of outcome. The service will plan and administer booking arrangements for patients. The service will be flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual need in terms of their circumstances, e.g., learning difficulties, culture, ethnicity, language, and disability.
To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest in delivering this service please visit Atamis using the following link; https://health-family-contractsearch.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects, The opportunity can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C256362 ID number.
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
Main site or place of performance
West Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB seeks competitive bids for the provision of a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service within West Norfolk. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary, individually- tailored programme that promotes self-care and self-management for patients with chronic respiratory impairment. To achieve maximum health gains, comprehensive programmes need to include the following fundamental components: disease education, self-management advice and structured physical exercise. A standard pulmonary rehabilitation programme should consist of a minimum of 6 weeks of two sessions per week physical exercise, disease education, nutritional, psychological, and
behavioural interventions. Programmes must also include an initial assessment session, a post rehabilitation assessment session at completion of the programme and medications reviewed and optimisation recommendations made to primary care in line with local guidance prior to entry onto a programme.
The service will assess, counsel, enable and support patients through the programme and carry out appropriate tests to measure efficacy of outcome. The service will plan and administer booking arrangements for patients. The service will be flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual need in terms of their circumstances, e.g., learning difficulties, culture, ethnicity, language, and disability.
Care pathway.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an active process. The following are the recommended components of a comprehensive PR programme. Providers are encouraged to explore alternative options integrated with appointment letters to supplement formal attendance at
sessions such as Web based information / app’s, podcasts, written information, and telephone support to address attendance issues, due to geographic isolation and self-care sustainability.
Stages 1- 4 outlined below reflect the requirements for each core stage in the pulmonary rehabilitation pathway.
Stage 1 – Manage referral and recruit patient.
Stage 2 – Assess patient for pulmonary rehabilitation.
Stage 3 – Deliver comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
Stage 4 – Final Assessment and discharge.
The proposed contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
To register your interest and access the Documents, supporting information and express your interest in delivering this service please visit Atamis using the following link; https://health-family-contractsearch.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects, The opportunity can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C256362 ID number.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-033713
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
16 April 2024
Local time
5:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 31 July 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 April 2024
Local time
9:00am
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
High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom