Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-8269-70e6-8101-b9e165eb2694/end-of-life-care closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # End of Life Care [NHS Midlands & Lancashire CSU](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-lancashire-csu) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 1 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 1 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has redesigned their approach to End of Life (EOL) services to ensure delivery of an integrated and responsive model which builds on good practice and seeks to innovate and transform the care pathways for patients at end of life. The CCG is seeking tenders based on a number of EOL services operating in synergy to provide joined up, holistic EOL care for patients. The contract will incorporate the provision of a Co-ordination Hub and Urgent Response Service available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. It will also include provision for specialist palliative care, physical, psychological, spiritual and social support to patients, families and carers. It is anticipated that these services will be provided by a Lead Provider or consortium of providers. In addition to the services being tendered the CCG also commission a range of specialist Hospital and Community based palliative care services are delivered by Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals. These services are part of the block contract and will not be included in the scope of this tender. Candidates wishing to be considered must register their expression of interest & provide additional procurement-specific information through the portal as follows: - Candidates should register on the portal at [mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk) (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Once registered, candidates must express interest by - logging-in to the Midlands & Lancashire CSU e-Tendering portal, - selecting response to advert and ITT, - select Open Access ITT, - search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, - click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can download documentation (if required) & construct your reply as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or . Providers must submit their completed ITT by 1st July 2015 at 1700hrs. The services to which this advertisement relates are for Health Services and therefore remain within the scope of Part B of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended). Neither placement of this advertisement nor any other indiciation shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound by any Regulations, save those applicable to Part B services. Additional information: Candidates wishing to be considered must register their expression of interest & provide additional procurement-specific information through the portal as follows: - Candidates should register on the portal at [mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk) (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii) Once registered, candidates must express interest by - logging-in to the Midlands & Lancashire CSU e-Tendering portal, - selecting response to advert and ITT, - select Open Access ITT, - search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, - click on Express Interest link iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can download documentation (if required) & construct your reply as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or . Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/46266c45-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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