--- title: "Post Covid Assessment, Support and Rehabilitation Services (PCASR) - Market Engagement (Kent and Medway)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS" published: "2022-07-13" --- # Post Covid Assessment, Support and Rehabilitation Services (PCASR) - Market Engagement (Kent and Medway) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-33f8333a-4f7c-47b7-9700-cf25fd5c834b.json) ## Summary The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement process for Post Covid Assessment, Support and Rehabilitation Services (PCASR). This market engagement notice, published on 13th July 2022, invites potential providers to participate in defining the service and procurement strategy. The deadline for submitting responses and completing the engagement questionnaire is set for 25th July 2022. The procurement, classified under health services, is expected to have a total contract value of approximately £4.4 million, covering a one-year term with a possible 12-month extension. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses targeting the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in rehabilitation, mental health support, and innovative treatment pathways. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as their diverse services could play a crucial role in the rehabilitation and recovery journey for patients affected by Post COVID-19 Syndrome. Participation in the virtual event and one-on-one sessions will facilitate networking and insight into the procurement model, enabling businesses to tailor their offerings effectively. ## Notice ***This advert is for market engagement only*** NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board intend to undertake a procurement process for Post Covid Assessment, Support and Rehabilitation Services (PCASR). The anticipated contract duration will be 1 year with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total contract value is expected to be in the region of PS4,400,000.00, including the extension option. (PS2,200,000.00 per annum) The CCG has published this Prior Information Notice to support market engagement only at this stage. The purpose of this engagement is to communicate the intention to procure in the future and also engage with the market to help finalise the service model, finance model and procurement strategy. Providers are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire and attend a virtual market engagement event (via MS Teams). There will also be the opportunity to arrange virtual 1:1 meetings with the commissioner. To access the eProcurement portal to access relevant documentation relating this opportunity, complete the questionnaire and register to attend the market engagement event and 1:1 sessions please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and click the link to register (If your organisation has not registered previously) 2. Once registered, login into the system and look for 'Quote/tender 56412 - Post Covid Assessment, Support and Rehabilitation Services (PCASR) - Market Engagement (Kent and Medway)' The deadline for submission of the completed questionnaire and register to attend the market engagement event is 17:00 on Monday 25th July 2022, however providers are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. The service aims to provide equitable access to assessment and support for people experiencing Post COVID-19 Syndrome. This includes: * Clinical triage call with patient to confirm pathway (ie. Return to self-care with advice, direct to intervention or onwards to assessment) including signposting, initial advice and wait time expectation; * Multidisciplinary assessment with consideration of physical, cognitive, and psychological needs; * An enhanced assessment and support offer including supported self-management and care coordination to help patients navigate their recovery journey; and * Innovative treatment and rehabilitation pathways for patients whose needs fall outside of existing community pathways. Please refer to the draft service specification available via the eProcurement system (see access instructions above) for further details relating to this service. The commissioner is engaging with the market to help establish the most appropriate lotting strategy. This is expected to take the form of a single Lot or split into 2 or 3 Lots. Additional information: The commissioner does not bind itself to commencing or running any public procurement procedure further to, or as a result of, this market engagement. Any subsequent procurement, if undertaken, will be commenced by way of a separate call for competition via a relevant notice published in Find a Tender. Any and all information/documents that are made available to the market as part of this engagement exercise is draft and subject to change. All timeframes are indicative and also subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86dcf5e-0978-4134-930a-9783cec221fe | | 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 | 13 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jul 2022 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Jul 2022 at 20:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86dcf5e-0978-4134-930a-9783cec221fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b86dcf5e-0978-4134-930a-9783cec221fe 13th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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