Planning

Notice of Request for Information Relating to the Provision of a Neurophysiology Testing and Reporting Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Feb 2024 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender process for the provision of a Neurophysiology Testing and Reporting Service. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services category and is located in England. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 22nd March 2024. The Ministry of Defence is the buying organisation for this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in neurophysiology services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to participate in this tender. The procurement aims to identify suitable healthcare providers capable of delivering neurophysiology investigations, including EEG, EMG, and NCS services, for up to 30 tests per annum. Interested suppliers should contact Katie Boorer at the Ministry of Defence to express their interest in this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Notice of Request for Information Relating to the Provision of a Neurophysiology Testing and Reporting Service

Notice Description

This RFI and accompanying SoR invites interested suppliers to read and provide feedback for Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre's (DMRC) planned procurement of Neurophysiology Testing and Reporting for patients of DMRC. The preference is to procure the necessary services through a suitable healthcare provider. The objectives of this Request for Information are for the Authority to: a. better understand relevant healthcare providers that may provide the capability required b. confirm that the market can provide the services required c. better understand the routes to market which could provide access to the relevant services. If you wish to engage with the Authority regarding this request for information, please email katie.boorer100@mod.gov.uk with the following: a. Company Name b. Brief description of your Company c. Details of capacity and capability in this field d. Point of Contact details Overview of the Requirement Defence Rehabilitation (Def Rehab) provides a continuous pathway of care from Primary Care to the DMRC at Stanford Hall. Due to the "hub and spoke" model of Def Rehab, only a specific subset of patients are referred onwards to DMRC with the most complex musculoskeletal and neurological injuries. As part of specialist investigations to evaluate these injuries and their likely recovery, neurophysiological investigations including Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) are required by DMRC. The Contractor is to provide a range of neurophysiology investigations including: a. EEG b. EMG c. NCS d. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) e. Thermal thresholds (TT) f. Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) g. Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) The requirement is for up to 30 tests per annum but must be able to surge to 50 tests if required (please reference the attached SoR for more detail). There is no guarantee of this activity and an annual value of PS15,000 is based on previous aggregate annual spend. Information you provide to the Authority in response to this RFI will be handled in-confidence. By submitting a response to this RFI you are giving the Authority permission to keep and use the information for our internal purposes. The Authority shall not use nor disclose the information for any other purpose, without first requesting permission to do so. Any and all costs associated with the production of a response either to this RFI or any resultant competition shall be borne by the provider. The Authority shall not contribute in any way to meeting the cost of any response. This RFI is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c512148d-9e89-45d9-a1c5-76ca865c77ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf61c51-1b25-4111-9a2e-6eec6d1d39a4
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
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
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
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

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