Planning

PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

21 Jul 2023 at 10:20

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Jul 2023 at 14:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is planning a tender for a service in East Berkshire called "PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire". The service aims to provide comprehensive lymphoedema care for adults over 18, following The Lymphoedema Framework and NICE guidance. The contract duration is potentially 3 years, extendable for 2 more years, with an estimated value of £950k over five years. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is 18th August 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing specialised lymphoedema care. Suitable businesses should have expertise in delivering interventions as per guidelines, providing holistic assessments, and fostering self-management in patients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate in this procurement process to contribute to improving lymphoedema services in East Berkshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB is seeking expressions of interest in a potential tender for a lymphoedema service in East Berkshire. The service will be open to adults over the age of 18 registered with an East Berkshire GP. Early intervention is fundamental to successful treatment and long term management, and comprises pre-emptive interventions through to intensive therapies, and may include assessment, advice and education, risk reduction strategies, skin care, compression, simple and manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, positioning, pain management and psychological support. Supported self-management is an essential element of lymphoedema management. Treatments should be offered in line with The Lymphoedema Framework: Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema (2006) and all relevant NICE guidance. All patients with lymphoedema should receive a coordinated package of care, at a level of intervention appropriate to their needs. The main objectives of the service are: * Restore maximal functional potential * Reduce the risk of infection/cellulitis * Reduce the risk of preventable hospital admissions * Improved access to high quality lymphoedema services for all patients living with or at risk of lymphoedema * Provide specialist holistic assessment to include physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs * Provide long-term control of limb volume and improve limb shape * Maximise lymphatic drainage in affected areas and minimise fibrotic changes * Restore maximum musculoskeletal function and correct postural imbalances * Provide psychological support * Improve patients'/carers' understanding of lymphoedema and the rationale for treatment * Improve patients' ability to self-manage through specialist advice and education * Improve the quality of life for patients with lymphoedema * Improve the waiting times from referral to treatment * Work towards maximal cost efficiency in treatment supplies * Work with associated services and teams to provide a joined up seamless care pathway for people with lymphoedema e.g., District Nurses, Tissue Viability teams, leg ulcer clinic teams * Explore and develop appropriate pathways for people with high BMIs and a diagnosis of lymphoedema. The contract will potentially be for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 further years. The estimated contract value based on current activity levels would be PS950k over the full five year period. If your organisation would be interested in providing the above service, please contact mstanbrook@nhs.net (cc'ing ian.murdock@nhs.net) to express interest. The closing date for responses is 5pm 18th August 2023. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2810c4-0535-40c2-8ff8-42a84623832a
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
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Further Information

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