Age UK Sunderland

Concepts

• health and social work
• newcastle upon tyne
• age uk sunderland
• aged
• sunderland
• various activities
• integrated care
• emergency admissions
• personal interests
• ill health

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Description

Hospital Discharge The Hospital Discharge service will support people aged 60 years+ who are being discharged from Hospital without a formal care package and without the assistance of friends or family. The aim of the scheme is to support people up to the first 3 weeks after discharge to prevent readmission to hospital. The package offered by the Hospital Discharge Service is designed to ensure older people can remain independent in their own home, instead of taking away the skills required for independent living the team are proactive in encouraging and supporting those skills are maintained. Living Well Link The purpose of the Living Well Link Service is to put older people in personal control of their health and well-being and provide them with integrated care and support in their local community, focusing on prevention of ill health and promotion of well-being. This social prescribing service allows older people to be both healthy and independent whilst reducing the burden on NHS services in Sunderland through a reduction in need for GP visits, Out of Hours Contacts, Emergency admissions etc. Essence The Essence Service (the Service) provided by Age UK Sunderland (the Provider) will bring together patients with a formal, medical diagnosis of dementia in the early and early onset stages to create a supportive environment for them to retain their confidence, personal interests and wellbeing. The service is titled 'Essence' as it aims to keep the Essence of the individual focussing on the patient, rather than their dementia diagnosis and look to nurture and maintain their sense of individuality whilst responding to their developing dementia needs. The needs of carer will be considered both in relation to their caring responsibility and their own personal needs. Social Focus The project offers a chance for people aged 50+ with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress to get together & participate in various activities. The aim of the service is to improve their quality of life and help them maintain independence and reduce feelings of depression and anxiety etc. The intention is to award a contract to the existing provider via Direct Award Process C from 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2025. The final contract value is still to be finalised as it is dependent on national NHS planning guidance which is still to be released. As an indication the 2023/24 contract value was £657,830

Total Quantity or Scope

The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The final contract value is still to be finalised as it is dependent on the national NHS planning guidance which is still to be released. As an indication the 2023/24 contract value was £657,830 Contract Start Date: 01 April 2024 Contract End Date: 31 March 2025

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 10 April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 10 April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill. Written representation should be sent to: Necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Associate Director - NHS NENC ICB Sunderland Place Executive Area Director - NHS NENC ICB Tees Valley and Central Place Chief Finance Offer - NHS NENC ICB South and Central Place The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contact. The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed requirements. There were no conflicts of interests identified.