---
title: "Integrated Dermatology Service for North East Essex"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ATTAIN"
published: "2018-11-16"
---

# Integrated Dermatology Service for North East Essex

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3.json)

## Summary

The North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, represented by Attain, is conducting a tender for an Integrated Dermatology Service in the East of England. The procurement, which falls within the healthcare industry, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 17 December 2018. The contract is expected to run for 5 years and 9 months, starting from 4 July 2019, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The estimated contract value is between £20,925,000 and £24,025,000 for its full duration, aligning with the services outlined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in dermatology services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is aimed at promoting high-quality, efficient care while utilising available resources effectively. Competitors should be prepared to engage in potential variations to the contract, reflecting ongoing developments in service delivery across the Suffolk and North East Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) footprint.

## Notice

North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for the provision of an Integrated Dermatology Service. The successful Bidder will be accountable for the provision of all services within the scope of the integrated dermatology model. The overarching aim of the Integrated Dermatology Service in north east Essex is to provide patients with a high quality, safe and efficient service which improves outcomes, making best use of available resources. The Contract duration is 5 years and 9 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years. To access and download the procurement documentation including the service specifications, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal: https://attain.force.com/s/ Click on 'Register' and follow the on screen instructions. The deadline for ITT responses is 12:00 noon on 17.12.2018. Please note that the services and associated specification and prices, commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change. Any changes to the contract shall be subject to discussion with the Provider to reach agreement on the scope of service change and local price in accordance with these provisions and relevant contract variation would be completed. The Provider will be asked to participate in the development and redesign of relevant pathways that may result from this development The rationale for a future review may include: * The CCG's intention is to work closer with the CCGs within the Suffolk and NEE STP footprint. Therefore the scope of the possible changes to be made to this contract shall relate to the potential introduction of a larger population to support the STP footprint (i.e. the contract and specification may be amended to also deliver a dermatology service to the Ipswich & East Suffolk and West Suffolk CCG populations), through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 * The contract being amended in terms of the original services supplied (in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the 'Regulations'). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of stages which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The CCG does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. You are advised that the budget will be in the region of PS2.7m and PS3.1m excluding CQUIN per year across the period of the contract, therefore PS 20925000 to PS24025000 total contract value, for the potential 7 years and 9 months, which is a combination of five years and 9 months, plus a possible extension of up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105a330-b826-420d-82b9-56f809120ef3 |
| 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 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATTAIN |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105a330-b826-420d-82b9-56f809120ef3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105a330-b826-420d-82b9-56f809120ef3
  16th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.force.com/s/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74a797bd-8b72-4a22-9c90-01bc3e4256c3.json.
