Transforming Care Partnerships for NHS Devon CCG (Framework)

NHS Devon CCG required a Framework Agreement to be established to enable a test of change for care delivery for people who meet transforming care partnership requirements in the county of Devon. These services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The purpose of the service will be to achieve the following:  To enable people with eligible section 117 aftercare rights (Mental Health Act), social care or assessed health needs to live safely and securely within the community. This support will be delivered through shared and/or individual care packages.  To provide skilled support to enable people to live fulfilling and independent lives with respect and dignity.  To provide care and support to individuals that will reduce the risk of harm to self and others within the community, with a commitment to the least-restrictive option.  To work with the person and their family or interested parties (other relatives, friends etc.) to reduce reliance on paid care and increase personal independence.  To co-produce & implement individualised care plans with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Realistic, Time bound) outcomes that meet a person's assessed need, which are reviewed and updated at regular and appropriate intervals throughout the duration of the support.  To support individuals to develop daily living skills, and to manage their health and wellbeing independently as far as possible that will enable them to live safely in their own home as part of their community.  To enable access to education, training and employment (including voluntary work) within their community.  To provide support to enable people to manage their own tenancies and tasks associated with having your own home in the community. Any Framework Agreement as a result of this Notice will be for an initial period of 1 year, with an option to extend for a further period of 12 months. It is anticipated that 6 people will require a care package in the first year of the contract with a total value of £1.4m. If the test of change is successful the framework will extended for a further 12 months and be used for a further 9 people (15 in total) with a contract value of £7m. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.