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title: "Sussex NHS 111 Service - 2nd Market Engagement Event"
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buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES"
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# Sussex NHS 111 Service - 2nd Market Engagement Event

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-894c902a-c245-4702-88c2-af26d480e870

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## Summary

The Sussex NHS 111 Service is currently in the planning stage, managed by the South of England Procurement Services. This initiative aims to establish a clinical assessment hub serving Sussex, designed to offer a seamless single access point for both patients and professionals. Potential providers are encouraged to engage in a market event scheduled for 14 November 2017, at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, where they can learn more about the service specifications and procurement details. Interested parties must register by 31 October 2017 to secure a place at this informative event.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and digital service sectors. Companies specialising in call handling, clinical services, and integrated urgent care systems will find this tender particularly relevant. By participating in the market engagement event, organisations will network with key stakeholders, gain insights into potential contracts, and refine their service offerings in line with the commissioners' intentions, thus positioning themselves advantageously to compete for the upcoming contract.

## Notice

The current model that we are looking to commission across Sussex will mean we have one clinical hub for and in Sussex that will deliver a high quality single point of access for patients and professionals. The clinical assessment hub will be a fully integrated 111 and GP out of hours hear and treat service with a range of clinicians available to provide advice, support and guidance. The single hub will link and interconnect with the local place based services that will provide the local see and treat services. Additional information: Integrated Urgent Care: Sussex 111 Service - Second Provider Event On behalf of the seven Sussex Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs): * NHS Coastal West Sussex (CWS) CCG * NHS Brighton and Hove (B&H) CC * NHS High Weald Lewes Havens (HWLH) CCG, * NHS Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford (EHS) CCG, * NHS Hastings and Rother (HR) CCG, * Horsham and Mid Sussex (HMS) CCG * NHS Crawley CCG We are inviting you to an event that is specifically targeted at Directors, Bid Managers and Finance Leaders within the call handling and digital market. We would also like to invite Directors and business development leads from organisations and trusts who provide clinical services and systems. The event will provide clarification and detail around the: * Sussex NHS 111 / Integrated Urgent Care - Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) model and specification * Contract length and costs * Procurement process and timeline. A key objective of this event is to give you an opportunity to network with other providers and organisations at the event. Date: Tuesday 14 November 2017, 10:00am - 14:30pm The event is scheduled as follows: 10:00 - 10:30 Arrival and Registration (Tea and Coffee) 10:30 - 11:30 Presentation by the 111 Clinical Lead and 111 Programme Director covering: * The model and specification for the Sussex NHS 111 / Integrated Urgent Care - Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) * The contract length and contract costs * The procurement process and timeline 11:30 - 12:00 Open Question and Answer session 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:15 Networking Session 14.30 Close Venue: 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 We would very much value your attendance and input. Please register your interest in the NHS 111 / Integrated Urgent Care - Clinical Assessment Service and RSVP to this event (sending a message via the In-Tend Procurement Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home ) by Tuesday 31 October 2017 with the following information for each individual who will be attending from your organisation: Name: Organisation: Job Title: This exercise is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process. It is intended as an awareness and communication exercise offering an opportunity for potential providers to understand commissioning intentions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b5a05-88eb-4916-844d-4d8a1b10a901 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | 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

- 6 Oct 2017 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b5a05-88eb-4916-844d-4d8a1b10a901
- 12 Jun 2017 at 13:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b5a05-88eb-4916-844d-4d8a1b10a901
- 9 Jun 2017 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b5a05-88eb-4916-844d-4d8a1b10a901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c9b5a05-88eb-4916-844d-4d8a1b10a901
  6th October 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eventsatbhafc.co.uk/general-information/arriving-at-the-amex.php

## Provenance

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