--- title: "Community Dermatology Service Lewisham" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-08-16" --- # Community Dermatology Service Lewisham Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ccf9d7-6b19-4131-89e1-1d43adc6de0d.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the provision of a Community Dermatology Service in Lewisham. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime 2023, seeks to enhance the dermatological care in the borough, improving patient experiences and referral processes. The contract, valued at £1,749,740 over a full term of five years, begins on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 March 2030, with an initial three-year term and an optional two-year extension. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 20 September 2024, 14:00 BST. The procurement process follows an open procedure adhering to Health Care Services regulations and is managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in dermatology. By engaging in this tender, businesses can establish a strong foothold in the healthcare sector within Lewisham, aid in building sustainable care pathways, and contribute to alleviating pressure on secondary care services. Companies providing innovative, cost-effective solutions for managing dermatological conditions would find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, by fostering collaboration between primary and secondary care, businesses can enhance their operational scope and reputation within the community. ## Notice This is a competitive procurement process under Provider Selection Regime 2023. The Community Dermatology Service will play a key role in supporting Lewisham borough in delivering its strategy to optimise the value of referrals and improve patient experience and outcomes. The service will manage a broad range of dermatological conditions and support the development of sustainable care pathways, which are cost-effective, responsive to local need, clearly articulated between clinical partners and underpinned by a combination of effective referral optimisation and robust educational support. The Community Service will also play a pivotal role in strengthening the dermatology offering across Lewisham, by providing a link between primary and secondary care, building capacity and expertise within the community and diverting less complex activity away from the acute trusts, thereby improving access to secondary care for those patients requiring consultant- led treatment. Contract value Total indicative contract value per annum - PS349,948 Total indicative contract value full term - PS1,749,740 Contract Duration The contract will have an initial term of 3 years (36 months), followed by an optional extension of 2 years (24 months) If all available extension is taken up in full the contract will have a maximum duration of 5 years (60 months). Interested organisations must express an interest and submit a tender via Atamis e-tendering portal by the deadline stated in the Invitation to Tender documents. Bidders needs to register on Atamis if they are not registered already. This can be done by clicking the link below: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000D7QscIAF&searchStr=C299107&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Once registered, you can express an interest in this project by clicking the following the link to this specific project ; https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000D7QscIAF&searchStr=C299107&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= (Contract Reference: C299107). Please note that any submission of bids by any other means will not be considered. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice . The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The Procurement is being managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub (NHS LCH) hosted by NEL ICB, on behalf of the Authority, in connection with a competitive Invitation to Tender (ITT) exercise that is being conducted via a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d85b01-651f-4557-a9a8-8ec59216a843 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,749,740 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 1LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121282 - Dermatology services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2024 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d85b01-651f-4557-a9a8-8ec59216a843 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98d85b01-651f-4557-a9a8-8ec59216a843 16th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000D7QscIAF&searchStr=C299107&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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