Tender

Expressions of Interest for the provision of an NHS111 Service in Lincolnshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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27 Apr 2020 at 09:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of an NHS111 Service in Lincolnshire. This procurement falls under the health services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender was published on 27th April 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 28th May 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2022 and will last until 30th September 2027. The decision to delay the project for 12 months is aimed at allowing better resource allocation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring a more competitive environment when the invitation to tender is formally issued.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with experience in telephony services and integrated patient pathways. Companies that provide NHS111 call handling or associated clinical support would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on high-quality, safe, and effective service delivery tailored to urgent care needs could lead to fruitful engagements for providers who can integrate technologies that enhance patient convenience and service accessibility within the Lincolnshire health system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expressions of Interest for the provision of an NHS111 Service in Lincolnshire

Notice Description

The NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group is undertaking a procurement project (the project) across the county for an NHS111 service. Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualified and experienced providers capable of delivering an NHS111 service in the county. As a result of the significant pressure on Providers and Commissioners in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic this notice is designed to inform the market of the Commissioners intention to delay this project for a 12 month period. The delay will allow both the Commissioner and the market to focus their resource on responding to the pandemic. Moreover, the delay is designed to encourage greater competition ensuring the market can respond to the Invitation to Tender when published. Following the proposed 12-month delay the project will resume. The aim is to commission NHS111 telephony services and/or other services and as specified by the commissioners and directed by national guidance. The procurement will include:- * NHS111 call handling * Associated clinical support as appropriate Services would be expected to commence on the 1st October 2022. The key objectives of this project are to; * commission high quality, safe and effective services that meet the urgent care needs of the specified populations across the Lincolnshire health system; * ensure value for money; * commission integrated patient pathways and outcomes; * ensure there is continuity of service provision from 1st October 2022 onwards. Key features will include: * one entry point via NHS111 (telephony or online); * integrated IT system(s); * Consult and Complete model; * direct booking into the wider system; * digitally enabled technologies that support patients in a more convenient and cost effective manner. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is to; 1. Provide the market with visibility of the Commissioner intention to delay for 12 months; 2. Refresh the market with visibility of the proposed opportunities;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3e9e844-e118-4d5f-95bc-2c103b100fb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95482f18-20ae-403b-811f-9ba6a829ca7a
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
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
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Sarah Trupp
Contact Email
sarah.trupp@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1111111

Buyer Location

Locality
SLEAFORD
Postcode
NG34 8GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Sleaford Holdingham
Westminster Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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