The Provision of an NHS Continuing Healthcare Domiciliary Care Service in Derbyshire

The 4 Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Groups are planning on coming together with a view to procuring a Domiciliary Care Service across Derbyshire (for people eligible for fully funded Continuing Healthcare. Home Care (Domiciliary Care) refers to care for people living in their own homes.

The person is visited at various times of the day or, in some cases, care is provided over a full 24-hour period. The needs of people using the services may vary greatly and packages of care are designed to meet individual circumstances.

Where there is good quality care, provided throughout the day, the person may live independently of any continuous support or care between the visits. The Service covers Home Care (Domiciliary Care) services for NHS CHC Service Users; The service will be provided for people (Service Users) who have been determined by the Commissioner as having an NHS-funded continuing care entitlement.

The Provider will ensure that the services can be provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day and in accordance with a Service User's Care Plan. The aim of the service is to deliver Domiciliary Care that:- •puts the health, safety, quality of life and preferences of the Service User at the centre of care provision; •supports the Service User to make informed choices about their care, as per the NHS Constitution; •supports the health, safety and quality of life of Carers as outlined by the Care Act and National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care ; •meets the outcomes outlined in section 2 through effective working partnerships; •strives to continuously improve the quality of care for the Service User; and •provides continuity of care for the Service User, wherever possible. •explanation and apology from Providers when services are not delivered to plan •care Workers that arrive on time, carry out the commissioned activities, interact with Service Users and stay for the full time that is set out in the Service Users care plan •that two Care Workers arrive together on time when this is required •that Care Workers have the required skills to meet their needs, including for Service Users receiving end of life care •that the care provided is carried out in a way that shows an understanding of and a concern for the Service Users and their family's emotional wellbeing Additional information: The Derbyshire CCGs are planning a series of Market Engagement Events for any interested party who wants to find out more about the NHS CHC Domiciliary Care Service planned for Derbyshire and the procurement process.

The market engagement events are planned for the following dates and locations:- PM 4th Feb 2019 - from 1.45pm for a 2pm start until 4pm Ilkeston Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LN PM 11th Feb 2019 - from 1.45pm for a 2pm start until 4pm Ilkeston Hospital, Heanor Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LN AM 12th Feb 2019 - from 9.45am with a 10am start until 12 noon, Postmill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton, Derbyshire, DE55 2EJ Please note this advert is to notify the market of the forthcoming tender opportunity and the planned market engagement event. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are limited to no more than 2 persons per organisation.

PLEASE NOTE: Any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. PARTICIPATING CCGs: NHS Hardwick CCG Scarsdale Hospital, Nightingale Close, Off Newbold Road Chesterfield S41 7PF Main address: http://www.hardwickccg.nhs.uk/ NHS North Derbyshire CCG CCG Headquarter, Nightingale Close, Off Newbold Road Chesterfield S41 7PF Main address: https://www.northderbyshireccg.nhs.uk/ NHS Erewash CCG Toll Bar House, 1 Derby Road Ilkeston DE7 5FH Main address: http://www.erewashccg.nhs.uk/ NHS Southern Derbyshire CCG Cardinal Square, 1st Floor, North Point, 10 Nottingham Road Derby DE1 3QT Main address: http://www.southernderbyshireccg.nhs.uk/#