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title: "Expressions of Interest: Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Lancashire and South Cumbria CCGs (exc. Blackpool CCG)"
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# Expressions of Interest: Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for Lancashire and South Cumbria CCGs (exc. Blackpool CCG)

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30c4abc7-595c-4f11-8cef-2bbd48055a92

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently engaging in a planning stage tender for an adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) service, targeted at Lancashire and South Cumbria CCGs, excluding Blackpool CCG. The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is set for 12pm on 18th December 2020. The procurement process is aimed at reducing waiting times for assessments and improving service quality, with services expected to commence in 2021. The geographical coverage for this procurement includes the North West region of the United Kingdom, within the health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in mental health services, care management, and clinical support are particularly well-suited to apply, as the commissioning aims to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce workload on primary care. Interested providers are encouraged to participate in the engagement process through the Bravo eProcurement portal to influence commissioning intentions and potentially secure future contracts.

## Notice

NHS East Lancashire CCG on behalf of Lancashire and South Cumbria ICS (Excluding Blackpool CCG) are seeking Expressions of Interest for an adult ADHD service. There is currently an interim service in place. The aim of the service is to: * Reduce waiting times for initial assessment * Undertake annual patient reviews * Ensure smooth and supportive transitions from CAMHS and Paediatric services * Provide support for Primary Care colleagues and reduce the burden on physical health monitoring * Issue prescriptions in accordance with correct implementation of shared care agreements * Ensure that systems are in place to effectively process patient data and capture timely and accurate data to support monitoring of service quality in accordance with the agreed contract and national guidance. The deadline to submit written expressions of interest via the Bravo eProcurement system is 12pm on Friday 18th December 2020. All communication for this Expression should be directed to Lindsay Nuttall via the Bravo eProcurement system. The commissioners will use the information from the Expression of Interest to inform any future decisions in relation to commissioning of the services, with the potential to proceed with an Invitation to Tender for a service start during 2021. If a tender process is conducted this will be through the Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) e-sourcing portal and full details of how to access the tender will be provided to interested providers. To access the documentation and express your interest please use the link to the Bravo e-procurement portal provided at section 5. Additional information: All potential providers are encouraged to read the questions on the Bravo eProcurement Portal and to provide written feedback as directed. To express an interest in the tender opportunity please complete the online questionnaire and submit it through the Bravo eProcurement Portal, providing the details of your organisation's name, address, telephone and email contact details together with your response to the questions, within the stated timescales. In the event that the commissioners proceed to an Invitation to Tender stage all providers who expressed interest in the tender will be notified of the procurement process which will be conducted through MLCSU's e-sourcing portal https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk The information provided by potential bidders will be reviewed and will be used to inform the future Commissioning Intentions of the CCGs when commissioning ADHD services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dd838d-fbe6-46da-8809-e1a5cfdb15bc |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Dec 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 14:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dd838d-fbe6-46da-8809-e1a5cfdb15bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77dd838d-fbe6-46da-8809-e1a5cfdb15bc
  30th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
  MLCSU's e-sourcing portal

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