Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group
First Floor, Wesleyan, Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AR
Contact
Michael Barlow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
National registration number
na
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from 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
All Age Autism Support Service for Birmingham and Solihull
Reference number
BSOL- AAASS
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT SURVEY ONLY***
Following the market engagement event which was held on 10th September 2021, the commissioners have been able to take on board the feedback received and are now seeking to consult with the market on the contents of the specification. The specification changes the scope of the previously envisaged service (as outlined at the market engagement event) and now focuses on signposting individuals with autism to appropriate organisations to gain the best support for them. In addition to this, the service will have responsibility for distributing grants to existing and new organisations to assist them in providing support to individuals with autism, with the aim of opening and enhancing signposting routes.
Please see further information below.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG3 - West Midlands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT SURVEY ONLY***
Following the market engagement event which was held on 10th September 2021, the commissioners have been able to take on board the feedback received and are now seeking to consult with the market on the contents of the specification. The specification changes the scope of the previously envisaged service (as outlined at the market engagement event) and now focuses on signposting individuals with autism to appropriate organisations to gain the best support for them. In addition to this, the service will have responsibility for distributing grants to existing and new organisations to assist them in providing support to individuals with autism, with the aim of opening and enhancing signposting routes.
The timescales for standing up this new service are very tight and the tendering process for this requirement must be completed before the end of 2021 so that the new service can be operational during Q4 of 2021/22. In order to ensure that the re-specified service is viable the commissioners are seeking feedback from the market to understand if there is the appetite and capacity to offer this service as per the new specification.
Commissioners are therefore seeking responses to a market engagement survey which will be accessible via NHS Arden & GEM CSU’s e-tendering portal, EU Supply. The survey can be accessed by following the links included in the advert above. Organisations will be able to view the draft specification for this service before completing a brief survey so that commissioners can quickly ascertain the viability of this service from a provider perspective before offering it to tender.
Organisations are asked to respond to this advert and complete the survey by Tuesday 28th September, although earlier responses by 24th September will be welcomed. This will allow commissioners to remain within the timescales advertised at the original market engagement event.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 October 2021