--- title: "Provision of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) treatment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Provision of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) treatment Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18d2959a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage of a tender for the "Provision of Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) treatment". This procurement seeks expressions of interest from qualified providers for the provision of essential medications such as Bedaquiline and Delamanid. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 23rd February 2018. The tender is classified under health and social work services and will cater to multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in infectious disease treatment and management. Companies that provide medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare facilities with the capacity to meet specific requirements, such as having dedicated healthcare units and multidisciplinary teams, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can help such businesses expand their service offerings while contributing to critical public health initiatives. ## Notice NHS England are inviting Expressions of Interests from suitably experienced, competent and skilled providers wishing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements as set out in this notice for the provision of Bedaquiline and Delamanid for defined patients with Multidrug-Resistant / Extensively Drug-resistant Tuberculosis . NHS England is seeking Expressions of Interests from providers that can provide Bedaquiline and Delamanid that meet the specific terms set out in the NHS England Policy and Service Specification. All interested providers must respond to this expression of interest in order to participate in the procurement process. Interested providers must ensure they meet the relevant criteria in order to express their interest. In making an EoI, potential providers of this service must have the ability to: -Meet the contract terms set out in the NHS Standard contract: http://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/15-16/ -Provide regional tertiary referral units with dedicated negative pressure rooms and outpatients facilities; -Annual case load of at least 50 TB index cases; -Provide onsite or formal links with, and rapid access to, specialist paediatric and HIV services; -Provide formal links to a thoracic surgical unit; -Provide access to rapid molecular diagnostics; -Offer IV antibiotics to outpatients; -Provide dedicated outreach and DOT service; -Provide a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with representation from the -Centre's microbiology and pharmacy teams. If your organisation expect to meet these requirements then you must register your interest by accessing the Arden & GEM Bravo Solutions e-procurement portal and by downloading the "NHS England - MDRXDRTB" Expression of Interest Proforma' at the following address: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4534e67-aae6-4492-aa63-669e197121c0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4534e67-aae6-4492-aa63-669e197121c0 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa91c6f4-f5ef-4c85-a90e-1467582142c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4534e67-aae6-4492-aa63-669e197121c0 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa91c6f4-f5ef-4c85-a90e-1467582142c0 11th December 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/15-16/ - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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