--- title: "PIN - Market Engagement Exercise for Specialised Haemoglobinopathy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-11-05" --- # PIN - Market Engagement Exercise for Specialised Haemoglobinopathy Services Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-834175a0-5613-472f-b00b-c9dba9580663.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise for Specialised Haemoglobinopathy Services, aiming to gather market input to shape proposals before a formal procurement opportunity. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 21st November 2018 at 23:59:59. Interested organisations can access the related Soft Market Testing Questionnaire through the Arden & GEM EU-Supply e-procurement portal. A WebEx for further engagement on the service is scheduled to occur on the morning of 28th November 2018. This market engagement exercise presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those involved in haemoglobinopathy care. Companies that can provide innovative solutions or insights into service delivery are encouraged to participate, as their contributions may directly influence the upcoming procurement phase. Establishing connections and showcasing expertise during the WebEx could enhance firms' prospects of securing future contracts in this growing market sector. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands on behalf of NHS England wish to conduct a Market Engagement Exercise for commissioning Specialised Haemoglobinopathy Services. The exercise will consist of; the completion of a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire and Market Engagement Event via a WebEx. This Market Engagement Exercise (MEE) is where the Commissioner (NHS England) wants market input to support the development of its proposals prior to formal procurement opportunity and seeks input from the market. This exercise is not a consultation on the clinical model which has been subject to a period of engagement. Additional information: Process of expressing interest: This market engagement exercise is being facilitated through the Arden & GEM, EU-Supply e-procurement portal at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25835&B=OGC Portal project reference: (Tender/Quote) 33100 - PIN - Market Engagement Exercise- Specialised Haemoglobinopathy Service. Once you have registered to the project, access to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire and supporting documentation is available from the external documents section within the portal. Completed questionnaires will need to be uploaded through the portal's messaging facility by the closing date 14:00 hours 21st November. The responses will be reviewed and a Market Engagement WebEx is planned for further engagement on the service. All organisations that complete this questionnaire will be invited to participate on the WebEx. The WebEx is expected to take please on the morning of Wednesday 28th November. Confirmation on the date and time including participation instructions will be forwarded to representatives of organisations that have confirmed their contact details within the completed questionnaires. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656de7b-1768-4915-bbd2-4deae226ee13 | | 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 | 5 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 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 | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2018 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656de7b-1768-4915-bbd2-4deae226ee13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e656de7b-1768-4915-bbd2-4deae226ee13 5th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25835&B=OGC Link to register on the e-procurment portal: 'EU Supply Portal' where you can download documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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