East Midlands Conduct Complaint
Nottingham Care Association, Derbyshire Care Home Association and Lincolnshire Care Association have asked the CCP to assess whether each of the PCTs: Nottingham City; Nottinghamshire County; Derby City; Derbyshire County; and Lincolnshire; have acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. The care associations have alleged that the PCTs have failed to act consistently with Principles 2 and 3 when setting the fee level for a procurement that is being run for continuing health care in each of the 5 PCT areas.
The CCP is assessing this issue under the conduct provisions of the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition and will decide whether the conduct of the PCTs is likely to give rise to an adverse effect on patients or taxpayers.
The CCP would welcome submissions from interested individuals and organisations on any matter relevant to the CCP’s assessment of this case under the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. To submit evidence please use the email address: cases@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk.
The closing date for initial submissions is 27 July 2011.
Case documents
Media Release (12/09/11) [287 KB]
Report on the East Midlands Continuing Healthcare Complaint (12/09/11) [446 KB]
Submission by East Midlands PCT's (05/08/11) [399 KB]
Notice of Acceptance (15/07/11) [192 KB]
Administrative timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCP publishes Notice of Acceptance | 15 July 2011 |
| Closing date for Phase I submissions | 27 July 2011 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase I* | 12 September 2011 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase II (if required)** | 5 January 2012 |
* At the end of Phase 1, the CCP will either:
- advise that the conduct in question is consistent with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition; or
- proceed to a more detailed Phase II investigation.
** Phase II allows the CCP to undertake a more in-depth investigation where this is required to fully assess the matter.
NB. This timetable will be updated as required during the course of the inquiry.
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