--- title: "Breast Screening Service (BSS) - NHS England (London Region) - Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-08-09" --- # Breast Screening Service (BSS) - NHS England (London Region) - Market Engagement Event Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20d0d970-9adc-4a24-8ca8-b7172cba1f05.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS England (London Region), is engaging in the planning stage for the procurement of Breast Screening Services (BSS) in the London region and West Hertfordshire. This initiative, classified under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000), includes a Market Engagement Event to be held online via MS Teams on Wednesday, 4th September 2024 from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs. Interested providers must complete and send their registration form by 12:00 pm on 30th August 2024. This early engagement phase invites feedback from potential bidders, highlighting key aspects such as the contract type, length, specific conditions, and the proposed commissioning approach. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, especially those with experience in public health initiatives. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial business growth by associating with a high-impact public health project aimed at reducing breast cancer mortality through early diagnosis. Suitable candidates for this procurement include healthcare providers with robust capabilities in offering comprehensive breast screening services across diverse and accessible locations, utilizing both static and mobile units. This opportunity is ideal for organisations looking to expand their service offerings within the London region and beyond. ## Notice NHS England London Region (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites interested, suitably qualified and experienced providers to attend a Market Engagement Event in advance of publication of Breast Screening Services across London and including west Hertfordshire. Bidders will be asked to provide feedback after the event. The Authority will also publish feedback and Q&A after event. Background * The aim of breast screening is to reduce mortality from breast cancer by diagnosing cancer at an early stage when treatment is more successful. * In England, the NHS currently offers breast screening to women aged from 50 up to their 71st birthday, every 3 years. Women aged 71 and over may self-refer every 3 years by contacting their local breast screening unit. * Screening is provided in accessible screening sites (mobile units or static sites) and locations. * Breast screening is a two-stage screening process: 1. Initially mammography for all women 2. Further screening tests for a small proportion of women The additional tests are to confirm the presence of breast cancer or to reassure women that they have no sign of cancer and can be discharged back to routine screening. * The programme also offers regular screening to women under 50 who have a Very High genetic Risk (VHR) of breast cancer, either because of a family history, because they are a carrier of a gene that puts them at a high risk of breast cancer (e.g. BRCA gene), or because they are on the Breast screening After Radiotherapy Dataset (BARD) database. Market Engagement The Authority plans to hold an online interactive engagement event via MS Teams on the Wednesday 4th of September from 14.00-16.00hrs. The Market Engagement Event will provide: * An overview of the current and proposed BSS service provision across the London Region (including West Hertfordshire). * Details of the anticipated contract type, length and particular conditions. * An overview of the proposed commissioning approach and procurement route. * Indicative timelines for the procurement. Registration Reservations are limited to no more than 3 individuals per organisation. A link will be forwarded to individuals (no more than 3) who express an interest in attending, please send details of those to be invited to england.ypa@nhs.net with a subject title of "Market Engagement BSS" using the attached registration form. The market engagement registration form must be completed and sent to england.ypa@nhs.net with a subject title of "Market Engagement BSS" by no later than 12:00pm on the 30.08.24. The NHS London Commercial Hub (LCH), hosted by NHS North East London ICB (Part of North East London Health and Care Partnership) is managing this Market Engagement process on behalf of NHS England (London Region). IMPORTANT - We would like to inform you that the lot structure (including the number of lots) will be presented at the Market Engagement Event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382e5b8d-8254-41f9-a515-67499507b687 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 1DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 15:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382e5b8d-8254-41f9-a515-67499507b687 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/382e5b8d-8254-41f9-a515-67499507b687 9th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e3d3e9c-b87e-40ae-a850-e52ca313ce53 The market engagement registration form must be completed and sent to england.ypa@nhs.net with a subject title of "Market Engagement BSS" by no later than 12:00pm on the 30.08.24. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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