Planning

MARKET ENGAGEMENT: Value Based Procurement Supplier Q&A Sessions

DHSC, LONDON

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PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2025 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), located in London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT: Value Based Procurement Supplier Q&A Sessions." This initiative falls under the "Medical equipments" industry category and aims to engage medtech suppliers to the NHS. The engagement activities will involve virtual information and Q&A sessions scheduled for the 7th and 13th of May 2025. The full information about these sessions is available in the market engagement registration pack. This is a preliminary market engagement notice, and there is currently no planned procurement activity directly following this notice. The designated procurement category is classified as "goods," and it is set to take place in the UK, with documentation published on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to gain insights into DHSC's Value Based Procurement (VBP) policy development and potentially influence procurement strategies within the medical technology sector. Companies specialising in medical equipment and related fields will find this engagement particularly beneficial as it provides direct access to Departmental officials and a forum for questions and discussions. Participating in such sessions allows businesses to better align their offerings with the NHS's needs, fostering potential future procurement opportunities and fostering business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET ENGAGEMENT: Value Based Procurement Supplier Q&A Sessions

Notice Description

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking to engage medtech suppliers to the NHS to inform the development of the Value Based Procurement (VBP) policy. This engagement will be conducted through two virtual information and Q&A sessions, information of which can be found in the market engagement registration pack attached in the supplier document area. Attendees will receive a short presentation from a Departmental official, followed by a Q&A session. All suppliers wishing to engage please use the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000T5YwyIAF&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= There is no planned procurement activity relating to the publication of this notice.

Planning Information

Engagement will take place through two information and Q&A sessions on the 7th and 13th of May. Full information can be found in the market engagement registration pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fecb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013917-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 26 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
holly.parkinson@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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