--- title: "East Sussex Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-04-19" --- # East Sussex Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f3928e9-dbb1-4937-9c17-bc5be576e7a5.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "East Sussex Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)" is being conducted by NHS South of England Procurement Services, based in Lewes, England. Currently at the planning stage, this initiative involves the joint commissioning of UTCs by NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford CCG and NHS Hastings and Rother CCG to serve local populations. Interested providers are encouraged to participate in a market warming event scheduled for 2nd May 2018. The deadline for submitting Requests for Information (RFIs) is 9th May 2018, with a provisional contract value estimated at £2.6 million per year for up to seven years. The service location falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom and is classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in urgent care, community health services, or innovative patient management solutions. Businesses that are well-suited for this contract include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), and providers able to deliver GP-led services or collaborate with emergency department consultants. Engaging in this tender can encourage growth for businesses equipped to meet the needs of the local population while navigating the evolving landscape of urgent care provision. ## Notice NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford (EHS) CCG and NHS Hastings and Rother (HR) CCG are investigating jointly commissioning Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) for their respective populations. They are therefore inviting interested providers to attend a market warming event and to respond to a Request For Information (RFI) to inform their thinking about the best ways of commissioning the service. The UTC will be either a GP-led service, under the clinical leadership of a GP, or a service that is joint led with ED Consultants. * There will be an option for bookable appointments with a GP or other members of the multi-disciplinary team. * The UTCs in ESBT will provide both pre-booked same day and "walk-in" appointments, however patients and the public will be actively encouraged to use the telephone or internet to contact NHS 111 first whenever an urgent care need arises, with access via NHS 111 becoming the default option over time, as walk-in attendances diminish. * There will be an effective and consistent approach to primary prioritisation of "walk-in" and pre-booked appointments, and the allocation of pre-booked routine and same day appointment slots. * Where appropriate, patients attending the UTCs will be provided with health and wellbeing advice and sign-posting to local community and social care services where they can self-refer (for example, smoking cessation services and sexual health, alcohol and drug services). * The UTCs will provide the necessary range of services to enable people with communication challenges to access British Sign Language, interpretation and translation services. The approximate contract value is PS2.6 million per year, and the provisional contract duration is 5 years with an option to extend for a further two years. The maximum financial envelope is therefore circa PS18m for the maximum 7 year duration of the contract. Both the financial envelope and the contract term are still under review and are therefore subject to change prior to a formal PIN with CC or Contract Notice being issued. Market Warming Event Details Date: 2nd May 2018 Time: 10.00 - 14.30pm Venue (tbc): American Express Community Stadium (AMEX) in Brighton. Details of the venue can be found here - https://www.eventsatbhafc.co.uk/general-information/arriving-at-the-amex.php Format:Part A: Panel Presentation with Commissioners - overview of UTC developments Part B: Q&A Session with Exchange of Views Part C: Panel leave the venue to allow Providers to network / discuss collaborative opportunities Please register your interest in the East Sussex UTC Service and RSVP to this event via the In-Tend Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home by Thursday 26 April 2018 with the following information for each individual who will be attending from your organisation: Name: Organisation: Job Title: We would very much value your attendance and input. The deadline for completed RFIs is 12pm (midday) Wed 9/5/18 Additional information: The UTCs will be community and primary care facilities providing access to urgent care for the local population. The UTCs will deliver care that encompasses Walk in attendances at any time of the day at the front door of A&E with a same day urgent care need, which will be triaged before onward referral to the UTC and attendances for booked appointments for patients with a same day urgent need bookable through NHS111 or the Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), GP practices or ambulance services. The UTC will be open for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including Bank Holidays, to maximize the UTCs ability to receive streamed patients who would otherwise attend an A&E department. The service must ensure it aligns with the Visiting service as outlined above ensuring effective flexibility of workforce and utilization of staff, skills and expertise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3c1f68-487a-4a36-b406-4ec5ece90201 | | 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 | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 May 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 16:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3c1f68-487a-4a36-b406-4ec5ece90201 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3c1f68-487a-4a36-b406-4ec5ece90201 19th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home e-procurement system ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventsatbhafc.co.uk/general-information/arriving-at-the-amex.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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