Planning

(MRgLITT) Laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT)

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

20 Dec 2022 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is planning a procurement process for the provision of laser interstitial thermal therapy services for focal refractory epilepsy treatment. This market engagement exercise aims to assess providers' capacity and capability in this specialised area. Interested parties must register by 30th January 2023 and be able to meet all the requirements specified. The anticipated service commencement is in 2023/24, with a contract duration of 5 years and a potential extension of 48 months. Following the exercise, providers may be selected directly without a formal tender process if competition is absent.

This opportunity, led by NHS England, presents a chance for healthcare providers with expertise in epilepsy surgical programmes to deliver innovative treatment services. Businesses offering minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques suitable for epilepsy treatment are encouraged to participate. The market engagement process offers potential for direct awards without a competitive tender, providing a streamlined route for eligible providers to offer their services within the specified timeframe. Interested parties can access the questionnaire through the provided link to express their interest before the closing date on 30th January 2023.

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Notice Title

(MRgLITT) Laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT)

Notice Description

England (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the providers and potential providers within this specialised area. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered to inform the commissioning approach. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest only if they are able to deliver the full list of the requirements. Participation to this market engagement will close at 12 noon of Monday 30th January 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MRgLITT is a minimally invasive treatment which can be used in focal refractory epilepsy. Stereotactic neurosurgical technique is used to guide a 3mm diameter fibreoptic laser to the target area of the brain. Under continuous MRI monitoring, laser energy is applied to the target area to destroy the part of the brain causing seizure activity. It is safer than open neurosurgery as there is less risk of collateral damage to other structures in the brain. Open surgery causes damage along the operative pathway to access the part to be removed, which is mitigated by this minimally invasive approach. Please see the link to the policy: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/clinical-commissioning-policy-mr-guided-laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy/ Providers will be required to have an established epilepsy surgical programme currently that complies with the requirements as set out in either the adults and/or children's specifications, links below: Link to children's epilepsy surgery service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/childrens-epilepsy-surgery-service-cess/ Link to adult neurosurgery service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/neurosurgery-adults/ The service expected to commence in 2023/24. The anticipated contract duration for this service is 5 years, with an option to extend the contract by a further 48 month period at the Commissioner's discretion. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent, direct awards may be considered. All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market engagement exercise. NHS England is the contracting and commissioning authority for this service. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu The project reference is 64482 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire is: 12 noon Monday 30th January 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03930b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036100-2022
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2024Expired
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Josselin Canévet
Contact Email
josselin.canevet@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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