Planning

Market Engagement for The Provision of Community Dermatology Service on behalf of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

16 Aug 2024 at 16:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process to provide a Community Dermatology Service in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Managed by NHS Shared Business Services, this tender falls under the health services category (CPV: 85100000). The process aims to establish a community dermatology service that ensures timely and efficient outpatient care, improves patient self-care, and adheres to quality standards. Key milestones include the submission deadline for the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) on 10th September 2024, with the service expected to start in April 2025. Interested parties can access the MEQ and the draft Service Specification via the SAP Ariba Portal.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dermatology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on local pricing and community-based service provision. The engagement exercise offers businesses a chance to influence the service design and demonstrate their capabilities, fostering potential future procurement opportunities. With the commitment to delivering cost-effective and high-quality community healthcare, businesses with a strong track record in patient care and community services stand well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement for The Provision of Community Dermatology Service on behalf of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

This service relates to the provision of a Community Dermatology Service. The expected outcomes required of the service are specified below: * Efficient outpatient service to be delivered for general dermatology cases to result in a reduction in patients being seen in secondary care. * Timely access to assessment and treatment for those patients with skin conditions who can be managed in the community with fewer patients waiting to be seen. * Workforce is trained and supported sufficiently to deliver a quality service, including a supported primary care workforce. * Patient experience of the service will be very good. * Community service is delivered in a safe manner and adheres to all quality standards. * Community Service is delivered in a cost-effective manner. Aims: * To provide patients with equitable access to a community-based, dermatology service that gives timely advice, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for their skin condition. * To improve patients knowledge and ability to self-care, including through the promotion of skin health and prevention of disease. Additional information: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) is currently developing their service specification and contracting process for the Provision Community Dermatology Service. This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions of stakeholders and organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service with an estimated start date of April 2025. This exercise and any subsequent responses are in no way legally binding on any party. Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform GM ICB as to the level of interest from the market and may be used to evidence the most appropriate procurement route. The Market Engagement Questionnaire and current draft Service Specification can be downloaded from the SAP Ariba Portal reference Doc2135256966 at the below link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/20657513 Please return your completed MEQ through the SAP Ariba Portal by 12noon, 10 September 2024. National tariff will not be applicable, the prices are based on local prices across the GM system and further information can be viewed in the MEQ.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ba55434-81bc-417d-b71c-95feb82ea89d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b724580-3c77-438a-9353-7e6d5c16c73b
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
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2024Expired
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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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