NHS Devon CCG - Transforming Care Partnerships

NHS Devon CCG requires a Framework Agreement to be established to enable a test of change for care delivery for people who meet transforming care partnership requirements in the county of Devon. These services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

The purpose of the service will be to achieve the following:  To enable people with eligible section 117 aftercare rights (Mental Health Act), social care or assessed health needs to live safely and securely within the community. This support will be delivered through shared and/or individual care packages.  To provide skilled support to enable people to live fulfilling and independent lives with respect and dignity.  To provide care and support to individuals that will reduce the risk of harm to self and others within the community, with a commitment to the least-restrictive option.  To work with the person and their family or interested parties (other relatives, friends etc.) to reduce reliance on paid care and increase personal independence.  To co-produce & implement individualised care plans with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Realistic, Time bound) outcomes that meet a person's assessed need, which are reviewed and updated at regular and appropriate intervals throughout the duration of the support.  To support individuals to develop daily living skills, and to manage their health and wellbeing independently as far as possible that will enable them to live safely in their own home as part of their community.  To enable access to education, training and employment (including voluntary work) within their community.  To provide support to enable people to manage their own tenancies and tasks associated with having your own home in the community.

Any Framework Agreement as a result of this Notice will be for an initial period of 1 year, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months. It is anticipated that 6 people will require a care package in the first year of the contract with a total value of £1.4m.

If the test of change is successful the framework will extended for a further 12 months and be used for a further 9 people (15 in total) with a contract value of £7m. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations.

The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services.

Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations.

Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.