Planning

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Service

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

15 Jul 2021 at 08:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is initiating a procurement process for an Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Service, aimed at treating symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the knee in the North West region of England. The planning stage of this process is currently underway, with a milestone engagement end date set for 29th July 2021. The service is expected to have a total budget of approximately £1,367,322 over a potential three-year period, which includes an option to extend for an additional year based on a tariff-based payment model. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the In-Tend electronic tendering portal for further engagement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers and organisations specialising in orthopaedic services to contribute to a pioneering treatment programme that is not yet available in the region. Businesses that offer health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be especially well-suited to participate in this engagement exercise. By expressing interest now, these organisations can position themselves favourably for future contract opportunities once a formal tender notice is released.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North West Region (the Contracting Authority) proposes to engage with the wider market to inform future service model development and/or commissioning intentions for the provision of an Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) Service It is likely this service will be contracted for 2 years with the option to extend for a further one year. The total estimated budget for this service over this period is approximately PS1,367,322 this is based on the estimated 22 patients per annum who will be eligible for this type of procedure. This service will be paid on a tariff-based payment model. The objectives of the service are to provide an ACI Service for treating symptomatic Articular Cartilage Defects of the knee for patients within the North West. The Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation procedure is not yet commissioned in the North West. The provision of this procedure and its intrinsic service alongside adjacent Specialist Orthopaedic Services Centre services would provide the ability to more comprehensive approaches to patient welfare. If your organisation would like to register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise please go to the Intend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend) to manage this market engagement exercise and communicate with potential bidders in accordance with Regulation 22 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No 102) (as amended). It is free to register on In-Tend, which can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering; they should contact the In-Tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or call us on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12.00 noon on 29/07/2021 Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. It is important to note that this Prior Information Notice is not a call for competition and as such potential providers will need to express an interest in any future tender opportunity once a contract notice is published in Find a Tender and on Contracts Finder. This PIN invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of any future commitment to participate in any future activity related to this service nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4571c739-6c1c-4105-abad-05a3b3cca152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4301ec-38b8-4552-a8d6-039e3c0b0f8b
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 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
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM.
Postcode
DH1 2YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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