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title: "NHS England - Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for Prisons"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9566154e-8669-427a-abaf-4d8750867e04"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2018-01-08"
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# NHS England - Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for Prisons

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9566154e-8669-427a-abaf-4d8750867e04

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for Prisons." The procurement is led by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, located in Rugeley, England. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018, during which interested parties can provide feedback on the proposed specification. The tender is classified under the 'Health and social work services' sector, and potential suppliers are encouraged to engage through the attached documentation and participate in discussions to refine the service requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, especially those with experience in palliative care or prison healthcare solutions. The engagement phase allows organisations to influence the service design, providing a platform for innovative approaches to meet the needs of this specific market. Suppliers capable of demonstrating expertise in delivering sensitive and specialised services tailored to vulnerable populations will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and collaboration with NHS agencies.

## Notice

NHS England is seeking to engage with potential providers of Specialist Palliative Care Services for Prisons. This is an early market engagement exercise to obtain views on the service and feedback on the proposed specification. Interested organisations are requested to provide feedback on the attached specification and complete the attached questionnaire. Responses should be sent to Victoria Hancock via email: victoria.hancock1@nhs.net by 31st August 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8ed7-ab5a-4dbf-abbd-d2401b38e2d9 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2018 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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 | RUGELEY |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS15 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cannock Chase |
| Electoral ward | Western Springs |
| Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 11:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8ed7-ab5a-4dbf-abbd-d2401b38e2d9
- 15 Aug 2017 at 10:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a8fdf5-4093-4b04-8cf8-c44e7bef9ac5
- 15 Aug 2017 at 10:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a8fdf5-4093-4b04-8cf8-c44e7bef9ac5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffcb8ed7-ab5a-4dbf-abbd-d2401b38e2d9
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a8fdf5-4093-4b04-8cf8-c44e7bef9ac5
  15th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97fc1f90-4619-495f-ad38-6fdb5e1a2c9f
  Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1ca53eb-b0d0-4cd3-b990-f6cd8ab83f8a
  Draft Specification

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