--- title: "Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-03-13" --- # Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b4af4bf-18a5-42c9-951d-042bc7f5f274.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a market engagement for Wheelchair Services on behalf of the NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Groups. The event is scheduled for 16th March 2020, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at The Niland Conference Centre, Bushey. This tender falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance service delivery for wheelchair users. Interested bidders must register their attendance by 5 PM on 12th March 2020, as places are limited to three participants per organisation. This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focused on medical equipment, supply chain management, and patient care solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovation in service delivery and efficient stock control, alongside a commitment to service user engagement, will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on continuous improvement and patient choice supports the involvement of SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises, enabling them to showcase their capabilities in a growing healthcare market. ## Notice ****Please Note: This event has been cancelled and will now be held virtually. Please register using the details below to find further details. NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) (Lead Commissioner) and NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), would like to invite potential Bidders and interested parties to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' for the anticipated publish of a competitive tender for Wheelchair Services, for the registered populations of the Commissioners. To date the commissioners have identified the following as some of the key attributes which will be required of the service: * Improve the pace of delivery of children's and adults' wheelchairs. * A focus on continuous service improvement. The Provider will proactively identify opportunities to improve the quality, speed and efficiency of the service. They will also be responsive to issues and challenges faced, addressing them with solutions. * Demonstrate innovative and efficient stock control and procurement of wheelchairs, accessories, parts, and bespoke seating to minimise the time it takes to provide a Service User with their wheelchair. * Implement a step change in patient choice and control, through the articulation of a clear NHS offer and eligibility criteria, the mainstreaming of Personal Wheelchair Budgets, service user recorded outcome measures, and consistent use of Service User engagement and feedback. * Ensure that the right data is captured, in the right way and at the right time, so that the service and Commissioners can identify issues early and implement timely responses to them. The Market Engagement Event will take place on 16th March 2020, 10:30am - 12:30pm The Event will provide: * An overview of the service being tendered; * An overview of the CCG's requirements and aims for the service; * An overview of the procurement process; * An opportunity for the market to ask questions about the service and procurement, * A final opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Light Touch Regime (of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) procurement process and proposed service requirements. Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 3 persons per organisation. Providers wishing to reserve a place need to log onto Arden & GEM CSUs procurement portal (EU-Supply) and register their attendance by 5pm on Thursday 12th March 2020. If you are unable to attend then event, you are kindly invited to provide your details via the portal if you wish to receive updates in relation to the Hertfordshire Wheelchair Service. Additional information: To register on the portal: " https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK " From the portal Home Page, click the "New Supplier Registration" link on the left if you have not registered before, or log in on the right if your organisation is already registered (please note the portal will not allow multiple registrations for the same organisation so if your company already has log in details, these must be utilised) " By registering, or logging in you are accepting the terms & conditions for using the portal Once registered, find the opportunity and express interest by: " Logging into the Arden and GEM CSU e- tendering portal " Search the ITT 39044 - HVCCG/MEE/MARCH - Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups If you require technical support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact: * uksupport@eu-supply.com * 0800 840 2050 during office hours ONLY (08.00 to 17.00) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d68d8b2-2ffe-4b5f-8a1d-7c3ade2c90aa | | 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 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Mar 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Mar 2020 at 09:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d68d8b2-2ffe-4b5f-8a1d-7c3ade2c90aa - 18 Feb 2020 at 17:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d68d8b2-2ffe-4b5f-8a1d-7c3ade2c90aa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d68d8b2-2ffe-4b5f-8a1d-7c3ade2c90aa 13th March 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a752841-cbc4-441d-a1c4-1bc0208d5293 README - Venue Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4664fefe-d607-4f5f-918f-2ac69e404c50 README - Further Details ## 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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