Planning

NHS England - Child Obesity Surgery Services

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jan 2018 at 14:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2017 at 07:17

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2017 at 15:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaged in the planning stage for the procurement of Child Obesity Surgery Services. This contract will support the provision of Tier 4 surgical services for paediatric patients with complex obesity across NHS England. The engagement will close on 18th January 2018, with the aim to commission between two and four centres nationwide to provide approximately 25 surgeries annually, with potential for future expansion.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in paediatric surgery, endocrinology, and obesity management. Businesses equipped to deliver complex multidisciplinary services such as paediatric psychology, dietetics, and critical care facilities will be well-positioned to compete effectively for the contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows providers to contribute to addressing a pressing public health issue while enhancing their service offerings in a growing health services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England - Child Obesity Surgery Services

Notice Description

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) is acting on behalf of NHS England - Specialised Commissioning in seeking expressions of interests for the provision of Paediatric Obesity Surgery Services. PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE IF YOU RECENTLY REGISTERED YOUR INTEREST ON BRAVO UNDER PQQ_452 AS THIS IS AN EXTENSION TO THAT MARKET ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY. NHS England would like to use this opportunity to engage with potential providers within the market to help inform its commissioning intentions for future service provision. NHS England will be looking to commission tier 4 surgery services for children and young adults with complex obesity and who have reached puberty and are under 18 years on a contract length of 3+2 years. Severe obesity in children is a major health problem that is associated with a number of different illnesses. Although there is limited data on the prevalence and incidence of severe obesity in children, it can be deduced that the prevalence of severe obesity is 0.14% of the population. Based on this estimation, there may be 4,360 children with severe obesity in England in 2014/15. The service will treat children and young adults with severe and complex obesity and who have undergone tier 3 diagnostics and weight loss interventions, including comprehensive psychotherapeutic support. The procedures covered are pre- and postoperative care for gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y and the fitting of gastric bands. It is the intention to commission between 2 and 4 centres nationally across NHS England regions for a small number of patients. The commissioning plan includes future planning of a of approx 25 surgeries per annum with a view that this could increase in future years. We expect to commission paediatric obesity surgery services from centres which can provide the following interdependent and co-located services: Co-located services: * Paediatric Endocrinologist / Diabetologist / Obesity specialist * Paediatric Psychologist * Paediatric Dietician * Access to Psychiatry * Access to Paediatric specialised medical team * Critical Care facilities: HDU/ITU Interdependent services: * Adult obesity surgical team * Paediatric anaesthesia We expect to commission paediatric obesity surgery services from centres who can deliver the following MDT requirements: * Paediatric obesity/ endocrinology/ 3 diabetes specialist * psychologist experienced in childhood obesity management and associated behaviour issues * specialist dietitian * Paediatric surgeon * A clinical nurse specialist with dedicated responsibility as part of their role To express your interest in delivering the services please register via the AGCSU e-tendering portal known as Bravo Solutions - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and complete the questionnaire contained within the technical envelope by Thursday 18th January 2017. The reference is pqq_452

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fa1a42c-00e2-4a34-87a1-a5abb739aae6
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

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
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6NB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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