--- title: "Continuing Healthcare (CHC) in Mid and South Essex - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2024-07-25" --- # Continuing Healthcare (CHC) in Mid and South Essex - Request for Information Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a3421d5-eaf6-48a1-ba99-0f196d7925bb.json) ## Summary NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is engaging in a planning process for their Continuing Healthcare (CHC) service provision, as indicated by the Request for Information (RFI) titled "Continuing Healthcare (CHC) in Mid and South Essex." This procurement process is in the planning stage and seeks to gather information from providers involved in the Health Services industry, classified under CPV code 85100000. It is set in the geographical area including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The engagement end date is slated for 5th August 2024, with the deadline for submitting completed RFIs being 12:00 (noon) on the same date. Interested providers must register and submit through the Jaggaer e-Procurement portal. This tender opportunity is crucial for businesses operating in or looking to enter the domiciliary care services market within the specified regions. By participating in this RFI, businesses can provide valuable insights into the CHC service provision, helping shape future procurement plans and service models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as their inputs could significantly enhance service benchmarking and market understanding, potentially leading to future contract opportunities with the NHS Mid and South Essex ICB. ## Notice NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently reviewing its management of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) service provision. As part of this, NHS Mid and South Essex ICB seek input from providers of CHC-related services to gain a better understanding of the service, any challenges and costs to support benchmarking activities. This Request for Information (RFI) may also support in understanding the market interest in the event of any future procurement activity. Providers are invited to participate in this RFI including Providers currently in the Domiciliary Care Services market or considering a move into the market within the geographic area. With this RFI, NHS Mid and South Essex ICB requests information from prospective Providers regarding their organisation and services. The information will be gathered and will be used to inform the ICB's service model for CHC services and future procurement plan. To access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Click on 'Register here' and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-Procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 (noon) on 5th August 2024. Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any provider's chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. The ICB shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e142b3a7-5f51-4e4c-a580-f43254613392 | | 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 | 25 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2024 | | 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 | ATTAIN | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Fryerns | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 25 Jul 2024 at 13:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e142b3a7-5f51-4e4c-a580-f43254613392 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e142b3a7-5f51-4e4c-a580-f43254613392 25th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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