--- title: "Request for Information (RFI) for The Provision of an Impacted Ear Wax Pathway of Care Service on behalf of NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-12-08" --- # Request for Information (RFI) for The Provision of an Impacted Ear Wax Pathway of Care Service on behalf of NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95f53ce6-96cf-4817-86a3-51f9b287498c.json) ## Summary The NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, represented by NHS Shared Business Services, is currently in the planning stage for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Provision of an Impacted Ear Wax Pathway of Care Service. This service aims to support the population of Stockport, specifically targeting all patients aged 16 years and older. The engagement end date for feedback is set for 23rd February 2018, and potential providers are encouraged to respond fully to inform the commissioning approach. The expected affordability threshold for this service is estimated to be £100,000 per annum. Interested bidders should register on the EU Supply platform and refer to tender number 26655 for more details. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses offering health and social work services, particularly those specialising in ear care or similar medical treatments. Companies with the capability to deliver a timely, high-quality service will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The initiative intends to enhance service provision and encourage competition, potentially benefiting those businesses that provide evidence-based solutions and can demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness in their proposals. Successful participation could lead to expanded service contracts within the NHS framework, contributing to a sustained business relationship in the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS SBS on behalf of NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), are seeking information from Providers which will be used to help determine the commissioning approach for the Provision of an Impacted Ear Wax Pathway of Care Service for the population of the Stockport for all patients aged 16yrs and older. The CCG are seeking information relating to commissioning a timely, high quality, evidenced based service for the treatment of ear clearance such as; compacted ear wax for non-complex patients. Further details of the Service can be found within the RFI documentation located on EU-Supply. To align Stockport's capacity for treatment for impacted ear wax per head of population, NHS Stockport CCG needs to increase the current capacity by 8,172 episodes to offer capacity of 14,988 episodes of care. This would enable patients to have treatment within two calendar weeks/14 days, which supports the proposed pathway of care. For the purpose of this RFI, the Affordability Threshold is estimated to be PS100,000 per annum. Your Request for Information (RFI) response will also help the CCG refine the service specification as well as inform the potential benefits of competition to improve services with regards to meeting the needs of service users, improving quality, value for money and better integration without destabilising service provision. You are therefore encouraged to respond to all questions as fully as you can to evidence the relative benefits of a potential competitive process. Following receipt of the RFI documentation and the finalisation of the CCG commissioning approach, it is the CCG expectation that the Procurement documentation will be issued within the next 6 months. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in the RFI process should register their interest on the EU Supply Website to access the documentation. To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number 26655. The RFI documentation will be available to download from 30th January 2017 and should be completed and submitted by 5pm on Friday 3rd March 2016. For support registering on EU Supply and downloading the Documentation please contact the e-Tendering help desk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e385cf3-e273-4c4d-8055-1a192b88440f | | 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 Dec 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2017 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e385cf3-e273-4c4d-8055-1a192b88440f - 30 Jan 2017 at 14:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1236c-6df7-48d4-879c-80245fed684e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e385cf3-e273-4c4d-8055-1a192b88440f 8th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bff1236c-6df7-48d4-879c-80245fed684e 30th January 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?b=NHSSBS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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