--- title: "Request for Information Community Lymphoedema Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2017-11-28" --- # Request for Information Community Lymphoedema Service Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b8bf879-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS North of England Commissioning Support, hosted by NHS England, is in the planning stage for a Request for Information regarding a Community Lymphoedema Service targeting the populations of Hartlepool, Stockton, and South Tees. This tender process aims to gather insights from potential providers to shape a service specification for specialised intervention and support for lymphoedema patients. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018, with the notice first published on 28th November 2017. The service falls under the health services category and will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare sector, to engage with NHS authorities and contribute to the development of a crucial health service. Companies specialising in health services, including those experienced in outpatient and domiciliary care, education and training, and patient support solutions would be well-positioned to respond. Providers keen to participate in the market engagement exercise can register their interest and access relevant documentation to further inform their proposals. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support(NECS)for and on behalf of NHS Hartlepool & Stockton, and South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups(CCG) wishes to engage with potential providers through a Request for Information (RFI)process in relation to a proposed procurement of a Community Lymphoedema Service for the populations of Hartlepool, Stockton and South Tees localities. The purpose of the Community Lymphoedema Service is to provide specialist intervention, treatment and support to patients with primary or secondary lymphoedema through clinic and domiciliary services. The service will also offer comprehensive support, education and training to patients, carers and appropriate community staff to enable appropriate self-management. The service will be able to meet multiple needs and will offer a choice of care options including outpatient appointments and domiciliary care. Registering an Interest and Market Engagement Exercise The CCGs are seeking to obtain input and feedback from provider organisations as part of the development of a service specification and service model for delivery of a Community Lymphoedema Service. If your organisation would like to register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to: https://in-Tendhost.co.uk/necs and navigate to NECS211- Community Lymphoedema Service. Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12.00 noon on Friday 12th February 2016. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the In-Tend portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01aa880-7695-4fa8-b110-29485fc4c838 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | THORNABY | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2017 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01aa880-7695-4fa8-b110-29485fc4c838 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c1b23b-a79f-4214-9e1b-b0de60839755 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01aa880-7695-4fa8-b110-29485fc4c838 28th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c1b23b-a79f-4214-9e1b-b0de60839755 25th January 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-Tendhost.co.uk/necs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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