--- title: "The Provision of a Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2019-09-02" --- # The Provision of a Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-115cb19a-fb4c-4688-8380-6c961c36dda0.json) ## Summary The procurement process focuses on the provision of a Community Dermatology Service on behalf of NHS Manchester Clinical Commissioning Group and NHS Trafford Clinical Commissioning Group. The buying organisation, NHS Shared Business Services Ltd, aims to deliver an innovative and equitable dermatology service across Manchester and Trafford. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close on 3rd October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2020, lasting for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement method is open, following an above-threshold procedure, with a budget limit of £8,760,020 for the total contract duration. The service will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in dermatology or integrated healthcare solutions. With a focus on technological advancements and patient-centric care, companies that are innovative and capable of delivering quality services in line with NHS requirements will be well-suited to compete. Bidders are encouraged to register their interest to access the detailed ITT documentation, which outlines the bid process and requirements necessary to participate in this contract. ## Notice The service will be forward thinking and innovative in order to drive forward the following: *An equitable Community Dermatology Service across the city of Manchester and Trafford; *Integrated joint working with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's Secondary Care Dermatology Service, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust's Tertiary Dermatology Service, Primary Care across Manchester and Trafford and the Manchester Local Care Organisation; *Manage skill mix and workforce concerns within the Dermatology specialism; *Develop an innovative service delivery model; *Draw on technological advances within dermatology to improve patient care and pathway management; and *Be patient focused, ensuring delivery of a quality service to improve both patient and carer experience. Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is PS8,760,020, with an annual upper affordability limit per CCG also being set that can be viewed within Document 1 - Bidder Instructions on EU-Supply and the Contract will be for a duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st April 2020. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 36993. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 3rd October 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7880af0d-4654-4a7c-bdc5-401f37838153 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M14 7LU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Whalley Range | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85121282 - Dermatology services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2019 at 10:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7880af0d-4654-4a7c-bdc5-401f37838153 - 2 Sep 2019 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7880af0d-4654-4a7c-bdc5-401f37838153 - 1 Sep 2019 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7880af0d-4654-4a7c-bdc5-401f37838153 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7880af0d-4654-4a7c-bdc5-401f37838153 2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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