Planning

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

04 Dec 2023 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit, acting as the buyer, has announced a Planning stage procurement process titled "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme" in the Health services industry category. The engagement end date is set for 22nd December 2023. The procurement aims to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early detection via ultrasound scans. The procurement is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in delivering health services. Businesses capable of offering ultrasound scanning, monitoring, and management services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Interested organisations must complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire by the specified deadline to participate in shaping the final service specifications and contract parameters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice of an upcoming procurement process for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme. The NHS England London, Public Health Screening team, are currently preparing for the undertaking of the AAA re procurement 2023/24. The aim of AAA Screening Programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations in the form of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQ). The Two intended lots are: Lot 1 - North London Lot 2 - South London The scope and delivery of the service is detailed in the NHS AAA National Services and NHS AAA Local London Specifications. Delivery of the programme includes successful identification and invitation to screening of all men eligible for NHS care registered with a GP within the commissioned screening programme boundaries in the year they turn 65. It also includes testing, surveillance, diagnose, referral to treatment/intervention and monitoring of outcomes. Currently, in London there are two programmes: North London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NLAAASP) provides screening across three ICBs in NWL, NCL and NEL including 21 Local Authorities; and South London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (SLAAASP) provides AAA screening across SWL and SEL ICBs and 12 local authorities, plus parts of Surrey. In total, both programmes are responsible for an eligible population of 46500 men. The service specifications, contract values and contract durations stipulated are all in draft and are being developed at the time of publication of this PIN. Feedback from this MEQ exercise will be considered by the commissioners before the service specification and other contract parameters are finalised for the next stage of the process. Financial Model In relation to the financial model, the Authority is proposing an Activity-based model with the following tariff (indicative figure at this stage): Routine/ Surveillance screening - PS60 per screen. This model is indicative at this stage and, in addition to the need for market feedback, the model will undergo affordability testing Any communications or clarification questions about this contract opportunity must be submitted be via the messaging facility for this project on ProContract e-tendering portal. Additional information: Interested organisation must express an interest for the purposes to partake in the market engagement questionnaire via the Pro-contract e-tendering portal. Bidders need to register on Pro-contract if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: https://procontract.due-north.com Once registered, you can express an interest (for market engagement) in this project by clicking the following link to this specific project: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d611757d-d18d-ee11-8125-005056b64545 Please note this expression of interest is only for the Market Engagement Questionnaire and it is not a call for competition. Should we decide to go out for procurement, you will need to express an interest for the Invitation to Tender. Once you navigate to the project area you can access the Market Engagement materials provided in the messaging facility (a link to a questionnaire via MS Forms). Interested organisations are requested to complete and submit a copy of the Market Engagement Questionnaire through the MS Form no later than Friday 22 December 2023 at 12.00 (noon) The service specifications, contract values and contract durations stipulated are all in draft and are being developed at the time of publication of this PIN. Feedback from this MEQ exercise will be considered by the commissioners before the service specification and other contract parameters are finalised for the next stage of the process. Any communications or clarification questions about this contract opportunity must be submitted be via the messaging facility for this project on ProContract e-tendering portal. This Market Engagement process is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (hosted by NHS North East London) on behalf of NHS England in connection with a process under Regulation 75 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations" (as amended). The services to which this Procurement relates fall within the "Light Touch Regime" (LTR) governing procurement of Health, Social, Education and Other service contracts. No indication shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to hold itself bound to any of the Regulations, save those applicable to LTR provisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba506bde-bc0f-496f-996c-f2e81971186d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea27cd62-16c7-47e2-a334-6c42cda3c5f1
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
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2023Expired
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 E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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