Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Northamptonshire ICB
Francis Crick House, Summer House Road
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
agem.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb
Buyer's address
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Outreach in Northamptonshire
Reference number
C183392
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking to identify a qualified and experienced provider to deliver services under a Pilot arrangement for a period of 12months as part of the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Outreach model.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £202,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Main site or place of performance
https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb/
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking to identify a qualified and experienced provider to deliver services under a Pilot arrangement for a period of 12months as part of the Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Outreach model. The SMI Outreach model includes the following:
o A dedicated team, comprising physical health nurses, smoking cessation advisors and health & wellbeing coaches.
o Engaging with GP practices to identify the top 20% of non-responding SMI patients (this equates to c.960 SMI patients in Northamptonshire, per year).
o Mobile testing equipment to allow a comprehensive physical health check in any location across the system.
o Smoking cessation advice, where applicable, including awareness-raising around smoking risks for SMI patients and access to Nicotine Replacement Therapies or local authority smoking cessation services.
o Adapted de-briefing sessions to explain the result of the health check including lifestyle and behaviour recommendations.
o Up to 6-week health and wellbeing coaching delivered by Peer Support Worker – to include community navigation, resolve access barriers and support new habit formation.
The prospective provider will need to be able to:
o demonstrate a proven track record of delivering the SMI Outreach Model (the service).
o form and mobilise a peripatetic team, including a clinical/ non-clinical skill mix that support the delivery of a comprehensive physical health check
o demonstrate established relationships with GP practices in Northamptonshire or the East Midlands region
o work closely with Primary Care to ensure the Ardens SMI Health Check template is completed (in full) on both System 1 and EMIS clinical records, and in a way that ensure the health check is visibly completed on the Ardens Manager Platform
o mobilise equipment and facilities to deliver all aspects of the health check across a range of community locations, including within the patient’s home.
o enable access to dedicated awareness-raising, advice, guidance and support for smoking cessation.
o enable access to focused debriefing, in which patients who receive a health check can be given opportunities to discuss the outcomes, clarify their understanding, and fully comprehend the recommendations for follow-up intervention.
o enables access to person-centred, needs-led guided support and intervention to bring about lifestyle and behaviour change
o work within the financial envelope of £202,000 per annum
If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, providers can register at the Atamis e-tendering portal via the link provided (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome). Once registered, providers will be able to access the project page and submit a copy of the Capability Assessment Form (CAF) by no later than 12noon on Friday 23rd June 2023.
At the Commissioner's discretion, providers who evidence that they meet the above requirements may be taken through to the next round of the procurement process. Due to the time constraints for this process, you will be notified of your organisation's inclusion in the next stage in a timely manner.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
9 June 2023
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