Planning

NHS Devon CCG - Treatment of leg ulcers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jan 2020 at 08:36

Planning

28 Jan 2020 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is planning a procurement process for a Tier 2 Leg Ulcer Service to be delivered in the Southern Locality, which covers a registered patient list of approximately 290,000 individuals. This potential tender, titled "NHS Devon CCG - Treatment of leg ulcers," is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 12 noon on 4th February 2020. The services are aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adults (over 18) suffering from non-healing leg ulcers, focusing on effective care and best practice guidelines in accordance with local population needs.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those experienced in delivering health and social work services. Businesses that specialise in wound care, nursing services, or rehabilitation will find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, especially those that can deliver high-quality, accessible services to meet diverse patient needs within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

NHS Devon CCG - Treatment of leg ulcers

Notice Description

The following is a PIN notice only and is being placed to alert providers to a potential future procurement exercise for a Tier 2 Leg Ulcer Service. Any values and timescales stated within this PIN notice are for guideline purposes only and should not be taken as a guarantee. NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group ("the CCG") is considering their options for commissioning a Tier 2 leg ulcer service for patients who are registered with a GP in the Southern Locality. The Southern Locality comprises of 7 Primary Care Networks with a registered list size of approximately 290,000. The aim is to provide a high quality, comprehensive service for adults (over 18) with a non-healing leg ulcer to improve the quality of life for people with non-healing leg ulcers through the delivery of an outcomes focused model providing effective care and advice. This will be in line with national and local best practice guidance, and local population requirements. The vision for people with Tier 2 leg ulcers in the Southern Locality of NHS Devon CCG area is to receive high quality, effective services which are easily accessed. The service will operate with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities. The service will be free at the point of access. The Tier 2 Leg Ulcer Service will: * Secure the best possible outcomes for patients and their carers. * Ensure onward referral to specialist Services in a timely manner where required and prevent unnecessary referrals and admissions. * Improve local symptoms such as pain, exudate and odour and healing rate through the use of appropriate treatment in accordance with best practice, published guidance and clinical evidence and reducing unnecessary or inappropriate use of dressings and wound care products. * Promote the use of individualised care management plans for all patients with discharge communication to patients, carers and healthcare professionals that promotes long term leg care and reduces the risk of recurrence. * Provide appropriate patient education so that patients and carers may make informed choices and fully participate in their care and improve concordance/compliance. * Reduce inequalities and improve access, enabling those with physical, sensory or learning disabilities and those who don't speak or read English to have equal access to information and leg ulcer wound healing Services through appropriate information leaflets. * Ensure care is provided by appropriately trained and experienced clinicians who are able to demonstrate high rates of wound healing through appropriate and skilled care and advice. * Encourage the active identification and management of people with leg ulcers and improve awareness of the Service through provision of education and training to other health and social care professionals. * Have appropriate governance and policies Additional information: Interested Providers should complete the Engagement Questionnaire which is being used as an information gathering exercise by Devon CCG to inform the development of a procurement approach to the treatment of leg ulcers within the footprint of South Devon. Completed submissions are requested to be received by 12 noon (midday) on Tuesday 4th February 2020. All responses are requested to be entered into the question and submissions section in this document directly. Other formats are not required. Where supporting information is required this can be submitted as an additional attachment. When you have completed the questionnaire please return your response via the clinical procurement email mailbox at scwcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net Any technical issues should be addressed to the procurement team via the clinical procurement email mailbox.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7c477ba-8508-424d-beee-1114ea3e76ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddd1ffd5-4edd-456e-93f1-58471b6ca117
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
29 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2020Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mark Harding
Contact Email
scwcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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