--- title: "Market Engagement - Provision of Intermediate Care Rehab Beds for the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2023-07-18" --- # Market Engagement - Provision of Intermediate Care Rehab Beds for the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81fc2ffa-118d-43cd-b011-4f3fa68d78b8.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is planning a procurement process for the provision of an Intermediate Care Rehab Beds service in the boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton in London. The procurement stage is in the planning phase and the engagement end date is set for August 8, 2023. The Contracting Authority aims to commence the service in April 2024, with a contract duration of 3 years potentially extendable for up to 24 months. The industry category is health services, and the procurement will be open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This opportunity offers businesses experienced in providing community-focused healthcare services a chance to secure a contract with the NHS Shared Business Services. Companies with expertise in delivering podiatry services within the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete. Interested organisations need to register their interest by emailing Lee.Morgan7@nhs.net by August 8, 2023, to participate in the procurement process. Participation in the engagement exercise is voluntary but can provide valuable insights for potential future procurement decisions. ## Notice NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable providers for the Provision of an Community Podiatry Service for patients within the borough of Wandsworth. The primary goal of the Service is to establish a top-tier, community-focused podiatry service, delivered by highly skilled and HCPC-registered podiatrists. With a commitment to promptness and efficacy, the Service will provide comprehensive advice, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across various care settings, ensuring convenient access for patients, including those in domiciliary and residential care. This PIN seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. The Community Podiatry Service will operate between Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 19:00, across a network of sites, offering extensive coverage to accommodate patients' needs. The service will operate exclusively on a referral basis. Referrals from any healthcare professional will be triaged by a senior podiatrist team, ensuring appropriate allocation to the relevant clinic or service. It is anticipated that the procurement process for this service will start soon, and, subject to a successful procurement process the anticipated Service Commencement date is April 2024. The Contracting Authority intends for the contract to be awarded for a 3-year duration with the possibility of an extension for up to 24 months. Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will help inform the NHS SWL ICB as to the level of interest from the market and may be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. Additional information: This notice seeks the views and opinions of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. To register your interest in this opportunity please email Lee.Morgan7@NHS.Net with the details of your organisation by Tuesday 8th August 2023 . Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will help inform the NHS SWL ICB as to the level of interest from the market and may be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a5a2c8-1a76-47ee-81d4-ef4c595d035c | | 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 | 18 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2023 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW19 1RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Merton | | Electoral ward | Wimbledon Town & Dundonald | | Westminster constituency | Wimbledon | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2023 at 13:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a5a2c8-1a76-47ee-81d4-ef4c595d035c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65a5a2c8-1a76-47ee-81d4-ef4c595d035c 18th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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