Number: 17703538
Country: United Kingdom
Source: TED
Community-Based Services Refresh
Leicestershire County Council undertook a procurement process to identify and appoint a number of service providers to provide Public Health community-based services. The framework agreement includes an annual ‘refresh’ which allows the Councils to reopen the framework to new applicants on the anniversary of the commencement date with successful providers joining the framework from 1.4.2019 for the remainder of the fixed term plus any subsequent extensions. We are looking to award contracts for Lots 1, 3, 4 and 5.
Lot 1: Provision of an alcohol-related reduction scheme;
Lot 3: Provision of intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS) and sub-dermal implants (SDI) for contraceptive purposes fitting and removal service;
Lot 4: Provision of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy;
Lot 5: Provision of emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) to women under 25 years of age.
Provision of an Alcohol-Related Reduction Scheme
The alcohol risk reduction service forms part of a wider substance misuse early intervention and treatment system. The alcohol risk reduction service is targeted at those individuals attending primary healthcare services who may be drinking at levels causing harm. The service will identify those drinking at increasing risk and higher risk using a validated screening tool, in this case AUDIT-C and provide brief advice and where appropriate referral into a specialist treatment service. If there are any concerns regarding eligibility (for example women who are or planning to become pregnant, young people under 18) seek advice from the specialist treatment service.
The service is available to individuals aged 16 and above who are normally resident within Leicestershire County or Rutland County.
Provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD), Intrauterine System (IUS) and Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) for Contraceptive Purposes Fitting and Removal Service
The aims of this service is as follows:
(a) the provision, monitoring, fitting and removal of intrauterine devices (IUDs), intrauterine systems (IUSs)and/or sub-dermal implants (SDIs) to a practice population as part of a wider range of contraceptive options provided; and
(b) the provision, review and subsequent removal, of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNG-IUS) for gynaecological (non-contraceptive) purposes including management of menorrhagia and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commissioned on behalf of the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). On going management of gynaecological issues which will not be included in this agreement.
Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
The stop smoking service forms part of a wider tobacco control programme. The stop smoking service is targeted at those individuals who smoke and are thinking of either quitting or cutting down their tobacco use. The stop smoking service will identify those smokers who want and are eligible to use prescription-only medication (Varenicline/Champix) as part of their overall treatment plan. In the case of Varenicline//Champixbeing agreed as part of the treatment plan then the stop smoking service will send the smoker a voucher code and the smoker will be given the option to go to a participating community pharmacy to redeem the prescribed medication. The prescription will be filled following an assessment by the healthcare professional for suitability against the PGD inclusion and exclusion criteria and the summary of product characteristic indications and contraindications. The stop smoking service is available to individuals aged 12 and above (18 and above for the use of Varenicline/Champix) who live, work or are registered with a GP within Leicestershire County.
Provision of Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) to Women Under 25 Years of Age
The aim of this service is to reduce unintended pregnancy and improve sexual health for young people by:
— provision of free emergency hormonal contraception (Levonelle) to women under 25 years in Leicestershire and Rutland from accessible community-based settings that provide a timely, open access service in line with the criteria as detailed in this specification,
— active promotion of the online Chlamydia Screening Programme, general awareness of chlamydia and other sexual health issues to promote good sexual health and signposting to other sexual health services as necessary,
—provision of clear signposting and advice in relation to sexual health services,
— strengthening of local network of contraceptive and sexual health services to help ensure easy and swift access to advice and services,
— provision of advice on the use of condoms to prevent infection and of public health information on safer sex practices to increase the knowledge of risks associated with STIs. Providers will be expected to engage with and support the local C-Card condom distribution delivery model,
— provision of information packs and signage.
