Planning

Provision of Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care and Palliative Care in West Lothian

NHS LOTHIAN

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Planning

08 Nov 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Lothian, based in Edinburgh, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care and Palliative Care in West Lothian." This procurement falls under the health industry category and is set to provide services to patients at St John's Hospital, Livingston. The contract is valued at £160,000 and will last for two years, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months. Interested parties should note that the communication of future notices is due on 10th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and wellness sectors, particularly those offering complementary therapies. Organisations that are members of professional bodies and can provide necessary certifications and insurance are well-suited to compete. By delivering high-quality, personalised treatment programmes for cancer patients, vendors will not only support patient well-being but also potentially expand their client base within the health care system in West Lothian.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care and Palliative Care in West Lothian

Notice Description

Lothian Health Board is seeking to commission a range of Complementary Therapies to deliver one to one complementary therapy to patients attending specialist palliative care or the oncology unit within West Lothian. Contract will be for a two year period with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Health Board is seeking to commission a range of complementary therapies to cancer patients in West Lothian. The provision of Complementary Therapy treatments will involve delivering high quality, personalised holistic treatment programmes. This will aim to promote and support patient's rights by promoting individual choice, respecting beliefs and ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. The successful provider will be expected to offer a range of complementary therapies appropriate to individual patients to support symptoms of anxiety, stress, pain, nausea and breathlessness. Therapies will be delivered across Specialist Palliative Care, The Oncology Unit and the Breast Cancer Service based at St John's Hospital, Livingston and within a Community setting. Lothian Health Board anticipates that sessions required will equate to approx 45 hours per week. Contract will be for a 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 24 months.. Mandatory requirements are: Providers must be a member of a professional body Disclosure Scotland certificate must be provided Public Liability Insurance of not less than 4,000,000 GBP in respect of any one occurrence and employer's liability cover

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562803
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336487
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

85170000 - Acupuncture and chiropractor services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Dec 2018Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Frima Strachan
Contact Email
frima.strachan@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314657634

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336487
    Provision of Complementary Therapy for Cancer Care and Palliative Care in West Lothian - Lothian Health Board is seeking to commission a range of Complementary Therapies to deliver one to one complementary therapy to patients attending specialist palliative care or the oncology unit within West Lothian. Contract will be for a two year period with the option to extend for a further period of 24 months.

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