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title: "Dermatology Services for Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board"
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# Dermatology Services for Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ff3265-4c01-4aa5-87fb-c6862833186b

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting bids for Dermatology Services for Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. The procurement consists of two lots, one for West and North Kent Dermatology Service and the other for East Kent Dermatology Service. The total combined maximum contract value for both lots is £84,253,903. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender deadline is on 17th November 2022, and the contract is expected to start on 1st October 2023 with a duration of up to 7 years.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for providers of dermatology services looking to work with the NHS in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Businesses offering consultant-led dermatological services with multi-disciplinary team support and experience in managing a range of dermatological conditions are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process is designed to ensure high-quality service provision over a contractual period, offering a substantial total contract value for successful bidders to secure long-term business growth.

## Notice

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for Dermatology Services. The procurement is split into 2 Lots: Lot 1: West and North Kent Dermatology Service (W&NKDS) The requirements of the service will be a consultant-led (but not exclusively consultant delivered) Levels 1-4 service supported by a multi-disciplinary team which will manage a range of dermatological conditions. The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. Maximum Contract Value (7 years): PS78,964,487 Lot 2: East Kent Dermatology Service (EKDS) The service will provide and deliver a consultant led (but not exclusively consultant delivered) Level 1-3 service supported by a multi-disciplinary team which will manage a range of dermatological conditions. The provider will host a consultant-led triage service, using clinical and operating protocols agreed with East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT), ensuring service users are directed to appropriate services. The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. Maximum Contract Value (4 years): PS5,289,416 Total combined Lot 1 and Lot 2 maximum contract value: PS84,253,903 The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378de46-18dd-42db-9006-63d2ce6563ed |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 21:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378de46-18dd-42db-9006-63d2ce6563ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d378de46-18dd-42db-9006-63d2ce6563ed
  12th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44219&B=AGCSU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
  User / Company

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