--- title: "Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OFSTED" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement Buyer: OFSTED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-964e2166-e634-4b2d-a592-344da9445a49.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Ofsted seeks to engage the market for medical screening services as part of a pre-market engagement strategy. This tender, titled "Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement," is currently in the planning stage, having been published on 17th December 2021. The procurement is classified under medical analysis services and aims to notify potential suppliers about an engagement event scheduled for 18th January 2022. The contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with delivery addresses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for expressing interest in the event is set for 17th March 2022, after which the contract period is expected to commence from 1st September 2022 and conclude on 31st August 2025. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses well-versed in delivering medical analysis services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can innovate and provide tailored solutions in response to Ofsted's requirements. Companies interested in participating should be prepared to discuss different delivery models and address any potential risks associated with service transition and mobilisation. The market engagement event will serve as a platform for organisations to understand Ofsted’s expectations and better position themselves for upcoming contracts in the healthcare sector. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market consultation and is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended to: 1. Raise awareness with the market of a future procurement process and to enable time for organisations to begin early discussions with Ofsted as to how they may be able to deliver any future contract. 2. Inform the market that the Ofsted will be undertaking market engagement event on January 18 2022, to gather information about the supply market; to explore potential delivery models and associated benefits of those models; and to inform its understanding of the risks and issues relevant to managing transition to, and mobilisation of, any new service arrangements. 3. Any suppliers wanting to register their interest in the engagement event on the 18 January, please register via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5V7A8275 , or email interest to info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87be8ff8-3146-4ac1-9ad1-7add741e5c44 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | OFSTED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 2WD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85148000 - Medical analysis services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87be8ff8-3146-4ac1-9ad1-7add741e5c44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87be8ff8-3146-4ac1-9ad1-7add741e5c44 17th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Medical-analysis-services./9Z5V7A8275 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5V7A8275 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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