Planning

Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA - North West England

NHS ENGLAND NORTH WEST

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Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed involves NHS England North West, acting as the buying organisation, planning a market landscaping exercise for Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) services in the North West of England. This tender falls under the health services category and is currently in the planning stage. The exercise aims to gather information rather than inviting competition, with a closing date for submission of the Request for Information by 5:00pm on 22 September 2025. Potential providers should note the future notice date set for 9 October 2025, as this is not a call for competition but an opportunity to express interest in potential future contracts starting on 1 April 2026, spanning three years with a possible two-year extension.

This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and hospital services, particularly those with capabilities in advanced medical procedures. Businesses that can collaborate closely with NHS entities and innovate within the healthcare system would be well-placed to benefit. The procurement method involves an electronic tendering tool which can streamline communication and document submission, offering an efficient process for suppliers familiar with digital platforms. Engaging in this market landscaping exercise allows businesses to position themselves advantageously for future competitive opportunities once the tender notice is published.

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Notice Title

Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA - North West England

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA for the North West of England.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA for the North West of England. This market landscaping exercise is a request for information and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. Proposed Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026. The proposed contract term is for an initial period of 03 years, with an option to extend for a further 02 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. It is important to note that this market landscaping exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future competition opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender. The closing date for submission of RFI response is by 5:00pm 22 September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05957c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054517-2025
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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2025Expired
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 NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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