Planning

Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement

OFSTED

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Planning

17 Dec 2021 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Ofsted, focusing on providing medical screening services as part of a pre-market engagement initiative. This tender falls under the category of medical analysis services and is located in Greater Manchester (North West UK). Currently in the planning stage, the process includes an upcoming market engagement event scheduled for 18 January 2022, enabling suppliers to discuss potential delivery models and raise awareness of future opportunities. The anticipated value of the contract is £1,000,000, with the intention to commence an open competition in February 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical advisory services, health assessments, and related consultancy within the childcare and children's social care sectors. Companies that can support Ofsted in evaluating the health suitability of individuals overseeing such services would be well-positioned to compete. Businesses interested in this opportunity should also be prepared to engage effectively in the upcoming market event and demonstrate their capabilities in managing the complexities of medical assessments and recommendations.

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Notice Title

Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement

Notice Description

The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market consultation and is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended to: 1. Raise awareness with the market of a future procurement process and to enable time for organisations to begin early discussions with Ofsted as to how they may be able to deliver any future contract. 2. Inform the market that the Ofsted will be undertaking market engagement event on January 18 2022, to gather information about the supply market; to explore potential delivery models and associated benefits of those models; and to inform its understanding of the risks and issues relevant to managing transition to, and mobilisation of, any new service arrangements. 3. Any suppliers wanting to register their interest in the engagement event on the 18 January, please register via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5V7A8275 , or email interest to info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ofsted seek a medical advisor to assist us in making decisions about the overall suitability of individuals involved with the running of a childcare or children's social care service. The services of the medical screening may include but not be limited to; producing medical guidance to support Ofsted's in-house decision making, reviewing applicant health information provided by GPs and specialists, completing further medical assessments where necessary, and providing recommendations on the impact of individual applicants' health on their suitability to care for or be in regular contact with children. Additional information: Ofsted intends to commence it's procurement of these services under an Open competition in February 2022. Any supplier that registers their interest will be sent an information pack with more details of the requirement and the engagement event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0302fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031620-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFSTED
Contact Name
Matthew Pitcher
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000131157

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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