Planning

East Kent - Rheumatology Service - Market engagement

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

25 Jan 2018 at 15:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Sep 2017 at 14:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a market engagement process for the East Kent Rheumatology Service, focusing on Tier 2 advanced practitioner-led services. This engagement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to attend a market engagement event on 21 September 2017 at the Channel Suite, Ramada Hotel, Whitfield, Dover, Kent CT16 3EL. This initiative falls under the health services category, aiming to enhance patient management and care coordination.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in advanced nursing and therapeutic practices for rheumatology. Companies that offer innovative approaches to managing non-complex rheumatology cases, including telehealth solutions and patient education programmes, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this market engagement could pave the way for successful collaboration with NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in the East Kent area, ultimately supporting business growth through potential service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Kent - Rheumatology Service - Market engagement

Notice Description

The Commissioner (the four NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups of East Kent - NHS South Kent Coast CCG, NHS Thanet CCG, NHS Ashford CCG, and NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG) is seeking to engage with organisations who are potentially interested in providing a Tier 2 Rheumatology Service. Background The provision of the Tiers of Care approach is defined as: Tier 1 - Primary Care Tier 2 - Advanced Practitioner led (nursing and therapies) with or without GPwSI Tier 3 - Consultant (Secondary Care) Requirement The Tier 2 service will be led by a Nurse Consultant and Therapy Consultant, using a clinical systems leadership approach and delivered by a team of nurses and therapists working at an advanced level. The function of the provider will be to ensure a seamless service for rheumatology patients who have non-complex disease. Routine follow up work will be minimised and alternative review methods such as telephone consultations offered. All patients will be offered a comprehensive annual review to reduce co-morbidities and complications of disease. The patients and health care professionals will have access to an advice line with an expected 24 hour response time which will support patient self-management. Access to urgent joint injections and flare treatments will be provided within 24 hours. The provider will work very closely with Tier 1 to ensure safe and 'joined up' up care. The service will also provide a triage mechanism for new referrals, which will reduce inappropriate appointments and unnecessary delays in treatment for patients. The emphasis is on self-management strategies for this group of patients through structured education sessions delivered by the Tier 2 Service which will be achieved by working closely with national charities and patients support organisations. Engagement The Commissioner would like to consider approaches from interested providers and those experienced in this field to test the viability of the draft service specification and to consider the procurement options. To this end the Commissioner is holding a Market Engagement Event in the Channel Suite, Ramada Hotel, Whitfield, Dover, Kent CT16 3EL from 1pm to 4pm on 21 September 2017. Potential providers should register their interest in attending the event using the contact details below. We ask that no more than 3 representatives are sent from each interested organisation. Additional information: This early engagement does not commit the Commissioner to undertake any subsequent procurement process for the service. Participation or non-participation in this early engagement does not entitle, commit, or disbar any provider from participating in any subsequent procurement process for the service. Any subsequent procurement for the service will be advertised separately as appropriate. Any provider wishing to participate in any subsequent procurement for the service will need to respond to any subsequent notice as appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4e85432-57dc-4598-ae1a-3f1a93869d69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3210413-0fa1-48d3-811d-a297ba5ec5b6
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
25 Jan 20188 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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Felix Robinson
Contact Email
felix.robinson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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