Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - The Provision of Maternity Services from a Free-Standing Midwife-Led Unit (FMU) in Salford

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

16 Dec 2016 at 16:10

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Dec 2016 at 16:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services, acting on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is currently in the planning stage of a market engagement process for the provision of maternity services from a Free-Standing Midwife-Led Unit (FMU) located in Salford, North West England. The market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 11th January 2017, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. Interested providers must submit their Requests for Information (RFI) no later than 4th January 2017, although attendance at the engagement event does not require prior submission of an RFI. This initiative aims to foster dialogue regarding the service model and commissioning intentions surrounding these critical health services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social work sector, particularly those offering midwifery, maternity care, and associated support services. Providers that focus on innovative service delivery and collaborative approaches, particularly those with experience in delivering care to vulnerable families, would be well-positioned to participate. Additionally, companies keen on contributing to community health initiatives and promoting public health ethos will find alignment with NHS Salford CCG's strategic objectives, making this an advantageous procurement opportunity for growth and expansion in the health services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT - The Provision of Maternity Services from a Free-Standing Midwife-Led Unit (FMU) in Salford

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services, on behalf of NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), invites providers to a market engagement event for the provision of maternity services from a free-standing midwife-led unit (FMU) in Salford. The aim of the market engagement event will be to engage with potential providers for these services in order to share the commissioning intentions of the Contracting Authority, and to seek the input from providers on a number important aspects relating to the services, including the potential service model. The event will be held on Wednesday 11th January 2017, exact timings, venue details and an agenda for the event will be supplied closer to the date. This market engagement event will follow on from interested providers submitting RFI responses (RFI published separately on 24th November 2016) no later than Wednesday 4th January 2017, however submitting an RFI response is not a pre-requisite of attending the market engagement event. The service will deliver midwife-led services in line with the service specification and as part of NHS Salford CCG's Maternity Pioneer status. New approaches to service delivery and collaborations between provider organisations will be particularly welcomed. The service will have a public health ethos and contribute to NHS Salford CCG's overarching strategic objective to ensure that all children have the best start in life and continue to develop well during their early years. The plans also include the FMU becoming a community resource featuring ante and post-natal groups and a range of other services that are synonymous with midwife-led care and the promotion of normalisation of birth. Of particular focus is how the service will be able to support our most vulnerable families and implement the early year's new delivery model. To reserve your place please confirm your attendance by completing the attached form and returning to chris_gough@nhs.net by 5pm on 5th January 2017, providing details of the attendees from your organisation. Any information provided by NHS Salford CCG in the course of this event would be made available to all interested parties responding to any future tendering opportunities. Please note that this exercise is not part of a selection process and is no indication of a commitment to participate in a procurement process nor does it infer any special status on those Providers who do submit an interest. This notice does not commit NHS Salford CCG to undertake the procurement of The Provision of Maternity Services from a Free-Standing Midwife-Led Unit (FMU) in Salford and NHS Salford CCG has the right to withdraw the notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cdc4eb9-d242-4eb0-8e1d-c2a1670cd348
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d64d4b4-01e0-4f41-b798-3f0a48d7a20a
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
Not specified
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
16 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Chris Gough
Contact Email
chris_gough@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2YR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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