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Expressions of Interest/Market Engagement for the Provision of Additional Breast Screening Services within the NHSE Midlands region

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

22 Jan 2021 at 16:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Expressions of Interest/Market Engagement for the Provision of Additional Breast Screening Services within the NHSE Midlands region." This tender falls under the health services category and is focused on enhancing breast screening capacity in the East and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the engagement end date, which is set for 14th February 2021, and organisations must register their interest and complete a questionnaire by 15th February 2021 to participate in a virtual Market Engagement Event on 17th February 2021.

This engagement exercise presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, including screening and diagnostics. Providers capable of delivering high-quality breast screening and those with experience in healthcare operations will be well-suited to compete. The insights gathered from this market engagement will help inform future procurement approaches, giving interested parties a chance to shape and respond to the NHS's needs effectively while positioning their offerings for optimal success in the forthcoming formal procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest/Market Engagement for the Provision of Additional Breast Screening Services within the NHSE Midlands region

Notice Description

The National Health Service is working to mitigate the increased waiting times recently experienced by patients as a result of the COVID pandemic. As part of these efforts, NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Commissioners) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers capable of providing additional Breast screening capacity throughout the Midlands region. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is to; 1. Allow visibility of the potential opportunity, and gauge market interest. 2. To use provider expertise to inform commissioner understanding of the potential ways to provide additional existing capacity, and the associated risks, 3. To inform any future procurement approach; 5. Allow potential bidders the opportunity to apply for a place at a Market Engagement Event and a 1:1 session with the commissioners (max 3 people per organisation). The aim of the NHS BSP is to reduce mortality from breast cancer by diagnosing cancer at an early stage when treatment is more successful. This will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes that: * identify the eligible population and ensure efficient delivery with optimal coverage * are safe, effective, of a high quality, externally and independently monitored, and quality assured * lead to earlier detection, appropriate referral, and improved outcomes * are delivered and supported by suitably trained, competent and qualified clinical and non-clinical staff who, where relevant, participate in recognized ongoing continuing medical education (CME), continuous professional development (CPD) and external quality assurance (EQA) schemes * have audit and service evaluation embedded in the service * maximise screening sensitivity and specificity by detecting early stage cancers with the least possible radiation dose * minimise the referral and biopsy of women who do not have breast disease to reduce the adverse impact (physical/psychological/clinical) of unnecessary investigations * have a seamless pathway at the interface between screening and diagnosis and a treatment pathway that ensures women are referred promptly and safely to treatment services. The screening process is divided into the following stages: * identification * invitation * inform * test * diagnose * giving results * treatment/intervention * monitor outcomes. Attached within the 'Documents' area of EU Supply is a copy of the Draft Service Specification which will provide additional detail of the service. There will be an opportunity for organisations to attend a virtual Market Engagement Event, to be scheduled between 11am and 2pm, on Wednesday 17th February 2021 and have a 1:1 session with the Commissioners which will be organised with organisations once the PIN has closed. Further details will be shared with all organisations that register an interest. Additional information: Organisations wishing to express an interest and/or attend the Market Engagement Event and 1:1 sessions (maximum of 3 people per organisation), need to register on the EU Supply Portal and complete a short questionnaire. The EU supply link is https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. The questionnaire and specification can be found by searching (Tender/Quote) 43023 - Expressions of Interest/Market Engagement for the Provision of Additional Breast Screening Services within the NHSE Midlands region. The closing date for registering an interest and completing the questionnaire is 2pm on Monday 15th February. This is purely an engagement exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. The responses received during the market assessment exercise will not be taken into account in any future evaluation process as part of the formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f6770eb-56fe-4c83-a2f3-074a744e877a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c6b23d-e335-434c-9c24-35037068b7ad
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2021Expired
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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Louisa Cordon
Contact Email
louisa.cordon@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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