Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Anchor Hanover Group
Bradford
BD1 2ST
Contact
Alex Holdsworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE41 - Bradford
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
AHG_000412 - Electronic Care Planning Solution Options (CS74)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72262000 - Software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Care Planning is a critical requirement in any care home, identifying and responding to the needs of our residents whilst supporting the delivery and governance of high quality, person-centred care.
Most of our homes, continue to use paper-based care planning, however a positive response to a recent ?proof of concept? in a small number of homes has confirmed that rolling out an electronic care planning (ECP) solution across all care homes is fundamental to meeting our business objectives.
It is our vision to build an ecosystem of technology-enabled care provision, encompassing the capabilities critical to care.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE41 - Bradford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please note, to be considered for this opportunity, you must also complete the "AHG_000412 - Electronic Care Planning Solution Options (CS74) - ITT".
PROJECT BACKGROUND
We are the largest provider of specialist Housing and Care for older people in England. We are run ?not-for-profit?, with a strong balance sheet. We have over 1,700 sites in England including 114 Care homes with 5861 registered beds. We provide 54,000 older people with homes including over 5,000 people in our residential care properties. We look to the future, with an ambitious plan to build 5,700 new homes over the next 10 years.
Care Planning is a critical requirement in any care home, identifying and responding to the needs of our residents whilst supporting the delivery and governance of high quality, person-centred care.
Most of our homes, continue to use paper-based care planning, however a positive response to a recent ?proof of concept? in a small number of homes has confirmed that rolling out an electronic care planning (ECP) solution across all care homes is fundamental to meeting our business objectives.
It is our vision to build an ecosystem of technology-enabled care provision, encompassing the capabilities critical to care.
Electronic care planning will be the core element that underpins our vision to have a fully integrated technology platform that will provide a comprehensive view of care and services provided to our residents.
Therefore, any potential solution should be able to;
? integrate with existing internal and external applications
? include an intuitive user interface with a focus on automating process
? ability to share and receive updates from residents? family and friends
? produce insightful and meaningful MI
The supplier should be aligned with CQC key lines of enquiry and the NHSX delivery plan for the digitisation of social care records. They will be able to demonstrate an active interface with GP Connect: Access Record, or alternatively, share a roadmap confirming future integration with this function.
To participate in this tender, you should complete both this SQ (please fully complete the questions found on the Questionnaire tab) and the separate "AHG_000412 - Electronic Care Planning Solution Options (CS74) - ITT".
Please note, lead bids only will be advanced to the ITT stage. If your SQ submission is unsuccessful, your ITT submission will not be considered.
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: £1
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
7 November 2022
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The market will be baselined to inform if a further procurement is viable, or if the agreement should be further extended.
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Bidders must be an accredited current supplier on the NHSx Assured Supplier list.
Bidders must hold Cyber Essentials Plus certification or equivalent.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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
25 September 2022
Local time
11:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
26 August 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The SQ can be accessed here: https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=1077
The ITT can be accessed here: https://anchorhanover.wax-live.com/S2C/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?EventID=1078
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Leeds Combined Court Centre
1 Oxford Row
Leeds
LS1 3BG
Country
United Kingdom