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title: "ADULT EXPERT CENTRES TO TREAT PATIENTS WHO HAVE HYPOPHOSPHATASIA WITH THE DRUG ASFOTASE ALFA IN THE NORTH EAST REGION"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2017-12-18"
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# ADULT EXPERT CENTRES TO TREAT PATIENTS WHO HAVE HYPOPHOSPHATASIA WITH THE DRUG ASFOTASE ALFA IN THE NORTH EAST REGION

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-779006e5-cfd5-4a13-9b71-4979db9e422f

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is planning to invite tenders for the provision of Adult Expert Centres to treat patients with hypophosphatasia using the drug Asfotase Alfa in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 22 January 2018. Interested organisations are encouraged to express their interest by this deadline, and further procurement details will be available through the Arden & GEM CSU's e-Tendering portal and Contracts Finder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Businesses that have experience in the treatment of rare diseases or those equipped to establish expert centres for patient care will be well-suited to participate. Engaging with this contract could enable organisations to expand their services in the specialised healthcare sector and enhance their profile within the industry.

## Notice

NHS Arden & GEM CSU acting on behalf of NHS England - Specialised Commissioning will be inviting suitably qualified organisations to express interest in providing Adult Expert Centres To Treat Patients Who Have Hypophosphatasia With The Drug Asfotase Alfa in the North East Region. How to express interest To express interest please read and follow the instructions in the attached "Expression of Interest Document North East". The deadline for expressing an interest is 22 January 2018 at 5pm. Where to find further information regarding this procurement? Any further procurement relating to this information notice will be advertised on Contracts Finder (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search) and administered/conducted via the Arden & GEM CSU's e-Tendering portal known as Bravo solutions (https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk). Full details regarding this procurement opportunity will be available there. Please note that this information notice is not a call for competition. Registering interest in delivering the service will not automatically entitle involvement in any future procurement exercise as interested providers will need to respond to the formal call for competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0a3619-db7e-4859-8a57-76c19b00ff02 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 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 | 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 | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 20:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0a3619-db7e-4859-8a57-76c19b00ff02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d0a3619-db7e-4859-8a57-76c19b00ff02
  18th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac6a3ad3-8233-4852-98dd-ed3e85f2836a

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search

## Provenance

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