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title: "Request For Information - BLMK Sub-Acute Bed Provision Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-309f2b45-3717-4b15-89ab-f1b4d2120661"
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# Request For Information - BLMK Sub-Acute Bed Provision Service

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-309f2b45-3717-4b15-89ab-f1b4d2120661

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Request for Information (RFI) initiated by Attain, representing the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). This process is focused on the provision of Sub-Acute Bed Services aimed at facilitating the earlier safe discharge of patients from hospitals in the East of England. The current procurement stage is Planning, with a critical engagement deadline set for 21st August 2020, by which all responses to the RFI must be submitted via the Bravo e-tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and social work services sector and IT services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the CCGs are keen to gather diverse information from a wide range of providers. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, and support services may find this a lucrative opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially expand their services in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on behalf of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG's (BLMK) . With this RFI, the CCG's are requesting information about available provision regarding a Sub-Acute Bed Service to enable earlier safe discharge of patients from hospital and main critical acute bed capacity as part of the Covid recovery phase. To access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Bravo website at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Click on 'Register here' and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that the forms will not be accepted by any means other than through the Bravo e-tendering system. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is Friday 21st August 2020 Disclaimer: The CCG's shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40523cb5-4bfc-42b2-a638-871830a26aa7 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | ATTAIN |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK45 4HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2020 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40523cb5-4bfc-42b2-a638-871830a26aa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40523cb5-4bfc-42b2-a638-871830a26aa7
  27th July 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk

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