Tender

Enhanced Clinical Advice and Guidance Service

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

20 Jan 2023 at 10:39

Tender

19 Jan 2023 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is seeking proposals for an "Enhanced Clinical Advice and Guidance Service" procurement. This opportunity falls under the health services category and involves providing specialist clinical advice to referring clinicians in real time. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with a tender deadline of 17th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 3rd July 2023 and end on 30th June 2025, with a contract value of £1.4 million.

This tender by the NHS presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, community health services, and software support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The enhanced A&G service aims to facilitate instant access to clinical advice, offering growth prospects for businesses that can provide innovative solutions in healthcare delivery. Businesses with expertise in teledermatology and other health-related support services are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Clinical Advice and Guidance Service

Notice Description

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board are looking to procure an enhanced clinical advice & guidance (A&G) service to allow referring clinicians in BLMK with access to specialist clinical advice in real time verbally via telephone, prior to the point of referral. In addition, there is a requirement for the enhanced A&G service to allow enhanced A&G in the form of photo-based messages (for example in Dermatology termed teledermatology). The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement exercise. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can also register your interest via this page. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C126646 (Provision of Enhanced clinical advise and guidance)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b643b87e-9541-4b63-aa61-05f1529d8e18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
David Bailey
Contact Email
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
THE MALL
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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