Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-03-26
Buyer: NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley CCG
Country: UK
Region: Kent
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 85100000: Health services
Estimated value: 5400000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-04-26
Award criteria: Quality, Price

Technical requirements: Quality
Price
NHS Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley CCG is seeking to commission Full Body MSK Physiotherapy services across the DGS catchment area utilising the Lead Provider Model in line with the attached service specification. The DGS CCG's approach is to commission a single Lead Provider to offer Full Body MSK Physiotherapy services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. The Lead Provider would be expected to work with the local health economy (primary and secondary care) to ensure a seamless transition between care providers, where this is required. The service will provide a comprehensive, high-quality, evidence based provision that has a strong focus on the measurement of quality of provision from point of entry into the service, through to patient outcomes. The new service will be patient-centred; offering choice and easy access to locally delivered community-based clinics, which will provide a high-quality, efficient service in line with national guidance and local requirements. The Lead Provider will ensure that high-quality services are available throughout the CCG area.
The service will provide early assessment, diagnosis and treatment of MSK conditions; it will treat patients quickly and effectively before their condition becomes chronic and more complex to treat. In partnership with the patient, treatment goals and a plan of intervention will be agreed, in accordance with the diagnosis and prognosis of the condition. The service will educate and support patients and their carers with their conditions and offer advice on management of daily activities, preventative measures, equipment and health promotion to improve patient experience.
Service will include 1 initial assessment (with treatment if clinically appropriate), with an indicative average of 2.6 follow ups and a maximum allowable of 6.
Providers should be aware of the guidance in respect of average new to follow up ratios detailed in A.3.9
This service is available to all patients that are registered with a Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley CCG GP practice.
The DGS CCG's approach is to commission 1 Lead Provider to offer Full Body MSK Physiotherapy services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. Applicants must have the capability and resources to perform the contract as a Lead Provider or in conjunction with a subcontractor(s).
The DGS CCG intends to short-list the top 5 highest scoring applicants who meet the minimum requirement for Section F of the PQQ, provided these Applicants have also passed all Pass/Fail sections. The top 5 who meet the minimum criteria as set out in the PQQ document will be shortlisted and invited to tender however only 1 Lead Provider will be appointed.

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