--- title: "Department of Health & NHS Business Services Authority - Future Operating Model for NHS Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (GOVERNMENT)" published: "2018-02-12" --- # Department of Health & NHS Business Services Authority - Future Operating Model for NHS Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (GOVERNMENT) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a62bbc-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by the Department of Health (Government) for the Future Operating Model for NHS Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Services. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and Internet support. The planning stage is currently underway, with a key engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The second Supplier Market Engagement Event is scheduled to take place on 21st April 2016 at Skipton House, London, offering an opportunity for businesses to engage directly with project representatives. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, supply chain logistics, and procurement services to expand their operations within the healthcare sector. Companies specialising in technology solutions for procurement and logistics, as well as consultancy services aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies in NHS services, would find this an ideal competitive environment. Participation in the upcoming market engagement event is crucial for organisations seeking to be part of this programme, as it will facilitate direct interaction and feedback opportunities with the contracting authority. ## Notice Department of Health Procurement Transformation Programme ("The Programme") Future Operating Model ("FOM") for NHS Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics Services. Further to the PIN published by the Department of Health ("DH") and the NHS Business Services Authority ("NHSBSA") in the Official Journal of the European Union 2015/S 213-389103 on the 30th October 2015, and following the success of the Market Engagement Event held by the DH on 27th November 2015. The DH and the NHSBSA would like to advise all interested parties that a second Supplier Market Engagement Event will now take place on Thursday, 21st April 2016, at Skipton House, 80 London Road, London, SE1 6LH. Additional information: The purpose of this second Market Engagement Event is to set out to the market in more detail the proposed model for the Procurement Services (Category Towers) and IT and Supporting Technology elements of the Future Operating Model, and to invite feedback in respect of the current thinking and proposed approach to these specific service areas. Please note - that other service elements of the FOM, such as Transactional Services and Logistics including Warehouse Management and Transport Services, will be covered in future engagement events- the dates of which will be published in due course. The Market Engagement Event (for Procurement Services (Category Towers) and IT and Supporting Technologies) will be the first event in a three month substantial market engagement process, with Programme representatives, based on the activities and indicative time lines outlined in Appendix A. Please note that all organisations who register an expression of interest for this event will (if they have not already done so) be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Only organisations that have registered will be allowed entry to the Event. Organisations not attending the Market Engagement Event, but who still wish to participate in future sessions are advised to register their interest as per the instructions below: Suppliers will be limited to two attendees per organisations. Please provide details of these representatives to nhs.procurement@nhs.net by close of business Monday 18th April. If your organisation has not yet completed and returned the Programme Non-Disclosure Agreement, please request a copy from the email address above and provide a completed response prior to attendance. Please note that registration for the follow up one to one session(s) will be taken during the event by a member of the Programme Team. A digital copy of the entire presentation will be provided following the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2328581-2475-408b-8fe4-7e0c84e6b8d6 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2017 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (GOVERNMENT) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 13:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2328581-2475-408b-8fe4-7e0c84e6b8d6 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2328581-2475-408b-8fe4-7e0c84e6b8d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2328581-2475-408b-8fe4-7e0c84e6b8d6 12th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/083fd348-47a2-49cc-bd5c-6edb3b2c4377 Appendix A - Substantial Market Engagement Activity & Time Line - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47392543-a500-4043-9e9d-299254b50790 Appendix A - Substantial Market Engagement Activity & Time Line ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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