--- title: "Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida - Two Centres" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-03-17" --- # Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida - Two Centres Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2f544b78-1744-4a53-86f4-783b4a49a777.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking qualified providers for the procurement of Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses diagnosed with Open Spina Bifida. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is taking place in various regions across England, including the East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender process is open and will close on 17 April 2019. The contract period is set to begin on 1 September 2019 and will extend until 1 September 2023, with an emphasis on reducing travel times for patients. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers and surgical centres specialising in fetal medicine, particularly those that can deliver services efficiently and closer to patient homes. Being awarded this contract could enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance their reputations within the specialised healthcare market. Providers with experience in performing high-risk surgeries and a solid understanding of prenatal care will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this significant healthcare contract. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS England Highly Specialised Services is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with Open Spina Bifida. Objectives of the Procurement The key objectives of the Procurement are to commission the Service for open fetal surgery for spina bifida which will provide: diagnosis including fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); open fetal surgery; and adult HDU and ante natal ward care for women carrying a fetus with congenital open spina bifida. This will be, provided that the woman and her fetus meet the criteria. NHS England will be seeking to appoint two Fetal Surgery Centres (FSC's), ideally from providers able to offer the service closer to patients' homes, thereby reducing the travel times for women carrying a fetus suspected of having open spina bifida. Further details are provided in Document 1 - ITT Process Overview and Document 3- Service specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc372d1-17f9-4a0b-bb8d-927d1ffa7f1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 1 Sep 2023 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | 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 - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2019 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc372d1-17f9-4a0b-bb8d-927d1ffa7f1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc372d1-17f9-4a0b-bb8d-927d1ffa7f1a 17th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27457&B=OGC To apply please visit https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Title: Quote/tender 34628 - NHS England Specialised Commissioning - Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open Spina Bifida. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 EU Supply Helpdesk Tel.: 0800 840 2050, during office hours only (08:00 to 17:00). 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