Planning

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Service.

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Planning

14 Feb 2018 at 15:50

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, acting on behalf of multiple clinical commissioning groups, is planning to implement a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System for Rapid Specialist Opinion and Referral Management Services. The information event regarding this procurement is scheduled for 5 March 2018, with an engagement end date set for 28 February 2018. The procurement process falls within the health services industry category, specifically focusing on improving referral pathways in the North East region of England. Interested parties must respond to a Request for Information by 12 noon on 28 February 2018 to participate.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can provide efficient referral management systems and support local NHS initiatives. Companies with expertise in triage processes, primary care pathways, and training for healthcare practitioners would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage, fostering a diverse range of solutions tailored to meet the needs of the commissioning groups involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion / Referral Management Service.

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS North Durham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS North Tyneside CCG, NHS South Tees CCG, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington CCG and NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG will be holding an information event on Monday 5 March 2018 to provide information to the market in respect of implementing a Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System in respect of Rapid Specialist Opinion (RSO) / Referral Management Service (RMS). The aims of the RSO / RMS is as follows: * To provide an end-to-end RSO / RMS solution (from referral, to triage, to booking) * To reduce the number of inappropriate referrals from primary care to other services * To support the commissioner to implement a local RSO / RMS process (receiving and reviewing referrals from all General Practitioners) including provision of training to support rapid mobilisation * To check that referrals meet clinical criteria and that primary care pathways have been followed before processing them and take agreed action when they do not * To deliver up to date feedback to referrers on compliance by clinicians with knowledge and understanding of local pathways and guidelines * To provide clinical advice and guidance to referrers on further action relating to alternative management or actions required prior to, or as an alternative to, re-referral (including signposting to local pathways and guidelines). * All referrals to be triaged by a Consultant, GP with Special Interests (GPSI) or Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP). Commissioners may vary this requirement further to include additional practitioners (eg Optometrist with Special Interests (OwSI) and this will be subject to further discussion and agreement on an individual basis. * To ensure referrals meet Value Based Care Checker (VBCC) policies and take agreed action when they do not. * To deliver a cost effective service and make the best use of resources There will also be an opportunity for potential providers to view and provide feedback on a draft service specification for RMS via a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in respect of North Durham, North Tyneside and South Tees CCGs. Organisations wishing to know further details and to register their interest in attending the information event, must access the website below: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS If bidders are responding to the RFI exercise, they are required to submit the RFI response document by 12 noon on Wednesday 28 February 2018. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, please contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that information regarding the event and RFI exercise will be made available on the e-tendering portal from Wednesday 14 February 2018. Additional information: The event will be held from 13:30 - 15:00 at the below address (registration will commence at 13:00) North of England Commissioning Support Appleton House Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XZ Please note that only 2 attendees per organisation will permitted to attend the information event. Should there be a large amount of interest in this event then the venue may be subject to change. Any changes to the event date, time or venue will be communicated in advance of the 5 March 2018. If you wish to attend the event, you MUST send a message on the portal with the following details: * Name of Attendees * Job Title * Please indicate if any attendee has any specific requirements to enable them to attend this event (e.g. hearing loop system) Due to restrictions on numbers, you must register with the above details to attend the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05201d7b-94e0-4812-ad1d-2d324237fbf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c911e937-f0ed-4844-b752-19c223f25b8d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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