Planning

Request for Information - Harrow Referral Optimisation Service

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

15 Feb 2018 at 14:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Harrow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking information regarding the Harrow Referral Optimisation Service, currently in the planning stage. This initiative, classified under health services, aims to enhance the management of primary care referrals and is located in London, United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses to a questionnaire by 5pm on 1st March 2018, with the engagement end date set for the same day. The CCG aims to gather insights to inform potential commissioning options post the pilot service expiration on or before 25th January 2019.

This request for information presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in referral optimisation and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to engage in this process. By contributing their expertise, these organisations can influence the development of future service models and potentially collaborate on delivering enhanced healthcare pathways that align with the CCG's objectives of improving patient outcomes and service efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Harrow Referral Optimisation Service

Notice Description

NHS Harrow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently operating a pilot Referral Optimisation Service (managing the process and admin of primary care referrals). The current pilot service is due to expire on or before the 25th January 2019. The CCG is launching a process of consultation around potential commissioning options for future service provision. The CCG has previously identified a number of potential benefits relating to referral optimisation: Improving Commissioning Outcomes: Aligning care pathways for better quality of care and patient experience * Strengthen Community and integrated care pathways aligning to the whole systems integrated care * Ensuring referrals are directed to the most appropriate provider, reducing costs and time delays associated with onward referrals * Improve the management of complex patients; identifying patients with complex needs and co - morbidities. * Use of a standard set of referral protocols in line with evidence based medicine best practice guidelines (NICE compliant) * Improving practice access to referral information to help them improve and embed best clinical practice and knowledge of local services Management Information and Business intelligence: To improve the data capture of activity on all referrals in real time Improve the quality of data that is obtained from various business intelligence collecting platforms such as SUS and individual GP practices Contributing to improving patient's experience and outcomes of care primary and secondary care Providing a common, accessible and central point for support and advise for patients on bookings Support delivery of NHS Constitutional Standard targets To develop a body of expertise and guidance about local services The CCG wishes to invite potentially interested providers of referral optimisation services to respond to the attached questionnaire. * Collate considerations from providers' point of view on market development, risk, skills and capacity, etc. * Assess the types of collaboration that might be possible between providers to deliver this service * Gain feedback on the current service model and any alternative solutions Organisations are asked to review the attached Service Specification and complete the attached questionnaire to be returned to Greg Reide; greg_reide@nhs.net and Katherine Emmerton katherine.emmerton@nhs.net by 5pm on 1st March 2018 Please note - Harrow CCG is issuing this notice as a request for information only. This notice does not represent an invitation to tender, nor is it a request for formal expressions of interest. Additional information: Organisations are asked to review the attached Service Specification and complete the attached questionnaire to be returned to Greg Reide; greg_reide@nhs.net and Katherine Emmerton katherine.emmerton@nhs.net by 5pm on 1st March 2018 Please note - Harrow CCG is issuing this notice as a request for information only. This notice does not represent an invitation to tender, nor is it a request for formal expressions of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/558da284-8846-4358-a063-dd254b58c6db
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
15 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2018Expired
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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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