Community Services
Dear North East London Integrated Care Partnership,
Hello FOI Team,
I would like to request information under the Freedom of Information Act regarding the following healthcare services:
1. Musculoskeletal/Physiotherapy:
- What are the contractual performance KPIs for this service?
- Is this service provided through a framework or contract? Could you provide the name of the supplier(s)?
- What is the actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub-lots) from the start of the contract to the current date?
- What is the start date and duration of the framework/contract?
- If there are multiple suppliers, are the contracts aligned with the aim of going to procurement as a single large service? If so, when do you envisage this occurring?
- Please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised.
- Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, what is the duration of the extension?
- Has a decision been made on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being extended or renewed?
- What are your healthcare goals for this service over the next five years - innovation, waitlist reduction, or something else?
- Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
- What is the name/title of the person they report to?
2. Pain:
- Do you currently have a community service provision? If not, would you consider having one?
- What are the contractual performance KPIs for this service?
- Is this service provided through a framework or contract? Could you provide the name of the supplier(s)?
- What is the actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub-lots) from the start of the contract to the current date?
- What is the start date and duration of the framework/contract?
- Please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised.
- Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, what is the duration of the extension?
- Has a decision been made on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being extended or renewed?
- What are your healthcare goals for this service over the next five years - innovation, waitlist reduction, or something else?
- Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
- What is the name/title of the person they report to?
3. Mental Health Counselling:
- Do you currently have a community service provision? If not, would you consider having one?
- Can you confirm if any element of the service is subcontracted? If so, which sections and to whom, and what is the value of the subcontract?
- What is the actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub-lots) from the start of the contract to the current date?
- What is the start date and duration of the framework/contract?
- Please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised.
- Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, what is the duration of the extension?
- Has a decision been made on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being extended or renewed?
- What are your healthcare goals for this service over the next five years - innovation, wait list reduction, or something else?
- Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
- What is the name/title of the person they report to?
4. General:
What is your strategic approach to joint working to achieve your future goals?
Thank you for your assistance.
Yours faithfully,
Huw Richards Physio
Dear Huw
RE: Freedom of Information Request
I am writing to formally acknowledge your request for information regarding Community services which will be processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I can confirm your request was received on 23 October 2023 by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB). The reference for your request is shown alongside.
FOI.23.NEL286 - NHS North East London ICB
An initial investigation is currently taking place into whether the information you have requested is held by the ICB and if so, whether it can be released in accordance with the legislation.
Any fees applicable to this request will be detailed in writing as soon as they can be determined. Your request will then be placed on hold and you will have the choice of whether to proceed with your request. Should any clarification of your request be required we will advise you accordingly.
If you require any assistance, or would like to discuss your request, please do not hesitate to contact us quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Team
NHS NEL ICB
Dear Huw
Please find the attached response with regard to your request for information.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Team
NHS North East London
Part of North East London Health and Care Partnership
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London E15 1DA
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