QEH Intermediate Care Beds

Concepts

• hospital bedding
• kings lynn
• intermediate care beds
• qeh intermediate care beds
• 30 beds
• care
• qeh
• intermediate
• beds
• west norfolk

Location

Kings Lynn

Description

Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality

Total Quantity or Scope

Provision of intermediate care beds in the West Norfolk locality to be used to facilitate hospital discharge (step-down) and to support admission avoidance (step up). The full service specification is for a minimum of 30 beds.The Trust has explored options available and intends to award a contract under the most suitable provider process.The initial contract will be for 30 months from 16/10/2024 - to 31/03/2027.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

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 the relevant authority by 15th October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

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 the relevant authority by 15th October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Key Criteria:1. The provider organisation has the required capability (experience, expertise etc.) and space/premises to deliver the required service in line with the specification.2. The provider can fulfill the full requirements of the service specification within the financial envelope of the contract.3. The provider is committed to working with partners in the local health system e.g. QEH, Home First Hub, Virtual Ward etc. to support discharge and enhance patient care.4. The provider has employment procedures and policies in line with NHS requirements, providing fair terms and conditions which support equality or opportunity within the workforce and supports a diverse workforce.5. The geographical location of the provider premises is within the area defined within the service specification (within 3 miles of QEH).Contact:Any written representations should be made to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust at this email address: contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk