Planning

ENHT - Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Palliative Care Consultant Support

EAST & NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

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Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 13:27

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Palliative Care Consultant support services at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. This tender falls under the medical services category (CPV code 85141000) and is currently at the Planning stage. The services are required at the Trust's locations in East of England, primarily around postal code HA6 2RN. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in this procurement by the deadline of 3rd January 2025 at 12pm noon.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in palliative care, particularly those capable of delivering both remote and on-site support. The contract requires a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach, ensuring high levels of expertise in handling complex clinical and ethical scenarios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they can meet the stringent service requirements outlined in the specification. Successful suppliers will gain a foothold in the healthcare services sector, aligning with the Trust's objectives to enhance end-of-life care.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ENHT - Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Palliative Care Consultant Support

Notice Description

People with progressive life-limiting illnesses require different levels of health and social care at different points in their illness. Apart from care and treatment specific to their underlying condition(s), they are likely to have needs that are often referred to as palliative or end of life care, especially as they approach the last year(s) of their lives. Throughout their illness, sometimes episodically, for prolonged periods, they may require expert assessment, advice, appropriate and responsive care, and support from specialists in palliative care. In addition to physical symptoms such as pain, breathlessness, nausea and fatigue, people who are approaching the end of life may experience anxiety, depression, social and spiritual distress. The proper management of these issues requires effective and collaborative, multidisciplinary working within and between core and specialist teams, whether the person is at home, in hospital or elsewhere. Key components of a Palliative Care Specialist Service include: * Specialist knowledge (specialist consultant and specialist nursing services as a minimum) to assess and manage physical, psychological, social, religious and spiritual needs to reduce symptoms, suffering and distress * supporting analysis of complex clinical decision-making challenges where medical and personal interests are finely balanced by applying relevant ethical and legal reasoning alongside clinical assessment * providing specialist advice, support, education and training to the wider care team who are providing direct core level palliative care to the person. The Agreement is for the supply of: * Remote Specialist Palliative Care Consultant support (Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 / Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10:00-14:00) * On-site support for more complex patient cases (Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 / Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 10:00-14:00) * One clinic session per week (morning or afternoon session) with a mixed patient caseload of face to face and telephone consultations * Attend and support a weekly Palliative Care / Symptom Control Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting. This may be held remotely. 2.4 The majority of patients requiring remote / face to face palliative care specialist support will be inpatients on Ward 10 / 11 with symptom control support also required for some MVCC patients in the community. Additional information: This is a PIN Notice for the Intention to engage with potential suppliers who can provide this service for the trust. The procurement process is subject to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Please look at the attached specification for more details on the service requirements. The provider must be able to fulfill all the service requirements stated within the Trust specification. The deadline for response to OPT in is Friday 3rd Janaury 2025 at 12pm noon. If you wish to OPT IN, please ensure this is communicated via the Atamis Portal. Any questions relating to this should be sent via the Atamis Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4396eb4d-caeb-4beb-863a-e1ca6cbe1e36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e11f7d33-90e8-4e92-96fd-baf4c4dd5494
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2025Expired
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
EAST & NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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