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title: "The Provision of Intravenous Therapy and Bisphosphonates Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB)"
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# The Provision of Intravenous Therapy and Bisphosphonates Service on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB)

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8aa74a4b-b7ae-4947-a165-ed47c1da52b4

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## Summary

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (GM ICB) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Intravenous Therapy and Bisphosphonates Service. This initiative is managed by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, based in Bristol (Spectrum House, M502UW, England), with Sarah Golby as the contact person (sarah.golby1@nhs.net). The procurement is categorised under health services (CPV 85100000) and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The market engagement end date is set for 28 January 2025, by which interested parties must submit their views via a Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) available on SAP Ariba.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Organisations specialising in healthcare services, especially those with capabilities in intravenous therapy and bisphosphonates, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. By engaging with NHS GM ICB, businesses can contribute to an essential healthcare service, potentially expand their market presence in the North West, and collaborate on a noteworthy public health initiative.

## Notice

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) is currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for The Provision of Intravenous Therapy including Bisphosphonates Service. This Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) seeks the views and opinions on the proposed delivery model of those organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. The MEQ documentation can be downloaded from SAP Ariba at the below link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22128782

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae37cd9-7fcb-4442-879a-8e96d9db01b1 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 11:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae37cd9-7fcb-4442-879a-8e96d9db01b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae37cd9-7fcb-4442-879a-8e96d9db01b1
  13th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22128782

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