Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)
Halyard Court, Chandlers Point, 31 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UW
Contact
Holly De Gaunza
Telephone
+44 7525088877
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38967&B=NHSSBS
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust COMMUNITY STEP DOWN SERVICE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are looking to commission a Step-down service across all five North West London boroughs (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster), providing a minimum of 35 community beds for 12-24 months. CNWL are seeking an external care agency which is able to provide a Step-down supported housing service for individuals referred from acute mental health inpatient units (or as an alternative to community-based care) with on-site live-in support (i.e. at least 1 live-in support worker per unit) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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
- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
- 85312100 - Daycare services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Central and North West London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust are looking to commission a Step-down service across all five North West London boroughs (Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster), providing a minimum of 35 community beds for 12-24 months. CNWL are seeking an external care agency which is able to provide a Step-down supported housing service for individuals referred from acute mental health inpatient units (or as an alternative to community-based care) with on-site live-in support (i.e. at least 1 live-in support worker per unit) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 September 2021
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
Organisations considering whether to respond to this information request should note the following:
• Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of a Community Step Down Service.
• This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service.
• This MEQ and any subsequent responses are in no way legally binding on any party.
• Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform the CNWL as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.