Planning

Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider

  • Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-038536

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c0fd

Published 29 November 2024, 9:07am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust

Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South 

Lincoln

LN5 7JH

Contact

James Padden

Email

james.padden@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKF30 - Lincolnshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.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

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider

Reference number

C013521

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85121291 - Paediatric services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The service is for provision of Initial Health Assessment (IHAs) for Looked After Children (LAC), also known as Children in Care (CiC) in Lincolnshire.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £27,300

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Main site or place of performance

Lincolnshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.

two.2.14) Additional information

To provide Initial Health Assessments for Children in the Care of Lincolnshire County Council and those Children in Care placed into Lincolnshire by external authorities.

Provider will ensure that the content of the health assessment conducted by the Paediatrician will include:

• Ascertaining if the child is registered with a local GP
• Ascertain the child is registered with a dentist and record whether a dental check-up has been undertaken within the previous 12 months and record if there are any reported missing, filled or decayed teeth or undergoing orthodontic treatments
• Collating the previous health history and current health status
• Details of the current carer
• A record of the child’s birth history if known
• Birth family health history
• Identifying whether the child is up to date with their immunisation history
• Identifying any allergies
• Recording current medications
• Lifestyle. If appropriate for the age of the child, discuss:
o Smoking status
o Relationships/Sexual health
o Alcohol/substance (misuse)
o Diet

• Conducting a development examination, appropriate to the age of the child.
• Conducting a full physical examination, appropriate to the child’s age. To include:
o Visual acuity
o Hearing
o Teeth
o Head circumference (where appropriate) with centile
o Height and weight with centiles
o Cardiovascular system
o Respiratory system
o Gastrointestinal system
o Nervous system

Provider(s) wishing to express interest and be considered for the Most Suitable Provider process must register on Atamis and submit response via Atamis stating you would like to be considered.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

17 December 2024


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

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

The decision to award the contract will be made by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.

It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.