Framework for the Provision of Step Up/Step Down Beds

Descriptions

The service to be provided is defined as:“Short stay Step up : down beds to re-able people so that they can return to their own homes without the need for hospital admission or with a reduced stay in hospital.The service will be provided in specially-selected independent care homes for a period of up to 6 weeks. This will be achieved through the use of therapeutic interventions identified in a ‘treatment plan’. Interventions will be provided by trained care home staff with input from the Intermediate Care team.”This project will help us make sure that people in Wrexham receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, and by the right professionals.This service will be jointly commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Wrexham County Borough Council.12 beds have already been block-purchased in care homes; this advertisement refers to the provision of the same service but through a spot purchase arrangement. This means you will not be expected to hold the beds for us to access and, as such, there is no guarantee of work from us.Having pre-approved providers able to take placements on a spot-purchase basis will provide commissioners with options when block-purchased beds are full. Whilst we wish to have the option throughout the year, it is anticipated that we will be looking to access these beds to alleviate winter pressures between November and March.If a bed is accessed you will be paid the normal placement rate.Key points to consider when deciding if you can provide this service:1 - We are only looking for basic residential homes (no EMI orNursing at this stage) registered to take people over the age of65.2 - It is possible you will be contacted at short notice; thereforeyour decision on acceptance will need to be based on an up-to-date assessment provided by an appropriately-trained professional.3 - You will be expected to make a decision on acceptance within 1hour of receipt of completed assessment.If you feel this is something you could work with us to provide then please register your interest via this site NO LATER THAN 12 NOON ON Monday 10 JULY 2017.If, after the closing date,there is sufficient interest we will carry out a light-touch tender exercise to ensure you understand the expectations and are able to provide the service required.Should you have any questions please raise them via this site and we will respond as soon as possible.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=67900.