Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
Contact
Michael Barlow
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.blackcountry.icb.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
Supporting Independence through Technology
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Black Country ICS is wishing to pilot a select range of digital technologies to Care Users to:
- maximise their independence
- support with their Activities of Daily Living
- reduce their need for the delivery of intrusive care and support services
- reduce social isolation and loneliness
Digital technology is also expected to:
- improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery to support people to maintain their well-being through the creation of additional capacity to support care givers to continue with their caring roles
The vision is to deploy an integrated suite of technologies that work collectively to ensure that Care Users are connected to health and care support services as well as their family, friends and community.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £576,840
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
***THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY***
The Black Country ICS is wishing to pilot a select range of digital technologies to Care Users to:
- maximise their independence
- support with their Activities of Daily Living
- reduce their need for the delivery of intrusive care and support services
- reduce social isolation and loneliness
Digital technology is also expected to:
- improve the quality and efficiency of care delivery to support people to maintain their well-being through the creation of additional capacity to support care givers to continue with their caring roles
The vision is to deploy an integrated suite of technologies that work collectively to ensure that Care Users are connected to health and care support services as well as their family, friends and community.
This programme is part of the national Digitising Social Care Programme, of which the ICB is the lead organisation working in collaboration with the ICS Local Authority Partner Organisations. Whilst the contract ultimately put in place will be with the ICB, the service itself will predominately support Social Care Services within each place with social care benefits being the primary objective.
The ICB intends to hold a market engagement event for these services on 4th September 2023 at 3pm via Microsoft Teams. Providers who are interested in attending this event should register their interest by sending a message to commissioners via the Atamis e-tending tool as advised in the instructions attached to the portal. Providers can access the portal by visiting: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and searching for tender reference C202133. Providers will also be able to download a copy of the service specification from the portal.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
21 August 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