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Treatment of Leg Ulcer and Non-Healing Wound Service (Reference 17.336) on behalf of NHS Crawley CCG, and NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG

NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

07 Feb 2018 at 14:34

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South of England Procurement Services is initiating a market engagement process for the “Treatment of Leg Ulcer and Non-Healing Wound Service” on behalf of NHS Crawley CCG, and NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG. This service aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from leg ulcers through effective clinical care and advice. Currently in the planning stage, key milestones include an engagement end date of 1st March 2018. A market engagement event is set to take place on 28th February 2018 in Crawley, West Sussex, where interested parties can gain insights into the commissioning strategy and provide their feedback.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those that specialise in wound care and clinical treatment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with expertise in managing leg ulcers and non-healing wounds. The envisioned contract duration is three years, commencing November 2018, which provides ample time for businesses to develop competitive proposals and establish themselves as preferred service providers in this essential healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Treatment of Leg Ulcer and Non-Healing Wound Service (Reference 17.336) on behalf of NHS Crawley CCG, and NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex CCG

Notice Description

The aim of the Leg Ulcer and Non-Healing Wound Service is to improve the quality of life for people with or at risk of recurrence of leg ulcers through the delivery of clinically effective care and advice and reduce the risk of recurrence. The service will include the assessment, treatment and follow up for patients with leg ulcers of venous, arterial and mixed aetiology. The Commissioner wishes to use this market engagement opportunity to seek views about its strategy to commission the service. This is a process designed to help the Commissioner form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a Tender exercise. A further Tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time where required. The Commissioners previously considered the suitability to continue using the Any Qualified Provider provision but is now considering a procurement that will result in a single contract award. The service is aimed at adults who have been referred with a current leg ulcer for assessment, treatment and advice including after care to minimise recurrence, as long as they meet the referral criteria and do not have contra-indications. The management plan may include onward referral to specialist secondary care services where deemed appropriate. The service will also see and treat patients with non-healing wounds from Horsham and Mid Sussex practices that have not healed after 28 days management in primary care. The service will manage the care of the patient until healing has been achieved and the person can be discharged. The service is intended to drive improvements in the way in which leg ulcer and non-healing wound management services deliver care to patients. It should foster continued quality improvement and will expect providers to deliver clear and formal accountability processes and structures to ensure a safe, effective and integrated continuity of clinical care for all patients. It is envisaged that this will be a 3 year contract with an option of the Commissioner to extend for a further period. Service commencement is likely to be required November 2018. The value stated is an estimate for the envisaged 3 year period. Prospective Service Providers are invited to attend a market engagement event will be held on 28th February from 15.00 to 16.30 in Crawley, West Sussex. Please register to attend by sending an email to HSCCG.ContactUs-PlannedCare@nhs.net by 20th February. The finance and activity modelling that will support the service specification will be shared at the event. When registering, please provide the names and titles of those attending from your organisation. To obtain further information, please download the attachments to view our Request for Information and documentation including the draft specification. Please submit your completed RFI response to the Commissioner according to the instructions contained within the RFI 1st March 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-642a9e68-2286-40d1-8638-2d9b81da7d42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d4e37a0-edd7-4291-bca0-5777b71bdade
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
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH11 7DH
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Northgate & West Green
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

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