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title: "Wheelchair Service, Market Engagement for NHS Portsmouth, NHS Fareham & Gosport and NHS South Eastern Hampshire CCGs"
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# Wheelchair Service, Market Engagement for NHS Portsmouth, NHS Fareham & Gosport and NHS South Eastern Hampshire CCGs

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99ae212a-d5b1-4351-863e-4afaa6d386de

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## Summary

The South of England Procurement Centre is initiating a market engagement process for the Wheelchair Service, catering to NHS Portsmouth, NHS Fareham & Gosport, and NHS South Eastern Hampshire CCGs. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone set for an engagement event on 21st November 2018. Interested parties must register by 5pm on 20th November 2018 to attend this event or to receive the subsequent Request For Information document. The service falls within the healthcare sector, specifically classified under the CPV code for wheelchairs, and will be focused in the South East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare and medical supplies industries, particularly those involved in the assessment, supply, and maintenance of wheelchairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement process aims to engage a diverse range of service providers. Businesses that can deliver motorised wheelchairs or provide repair and maintenance services will find this opportunity particularly relevant, potentially leading to fruitful contracts and growth within this sector.

## Notice

NHS Portsmouth CCG, NHS Fareham and Gosport CCG and NHS South East Hampshire CCG will be holding a market engagement event on the 21st November 2018 and then after this date a Request For Information document will also be issued to those who have registered. Areas potentially in scope: Assessment, supply and maintenance If you are interested in attending please log on to the In-Tend portal and complete and submit the online form to register your place. If you cannot attend the event but would still like to receive the RFI document issued after the event, please ensure you still register on the portal as the document will only be issued to those providers linked to the project on In-Tend. Additional information: The deadline to register for this event is 5pm on the 20th November 2018. If you are interested in attending please log on to the In-Tend portal and complete and submit the online form to register your place. 1. Browse to the SoEPS Commissioning Support portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning 2. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page. 3. Enter your correct business and user details. 4. Note the email address and password chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete. 5. Login to the portal with the username/password. 6. You will be prompted to change your password on first login. 7. Hover your mouse over the "Tenders" button on the main toolbar and choose the relevant option: o "My Tenders" shows a list of the opportunities in which you have already expressed an interest or to which you have been invited o "Awarded" shows a list of tenders awarded on the system (where these are were open to all) o "Current" shows a list of all the advertised opportunities on the system (i.e. open to all) in which you are able to express an interest o "Forthcoming" shows a list of pipeline projects (including those in which providers can still express an interest - i.e. deadlines not yet reached) 8. Click on the "View Details" button for relevant opportunity to access the content, clicking "Express an Interest" where required to do so. 9. Click the relevant procurement as required then click the "Opt-In" at the bottom of the page to start building your submission to the procurement stage. This will move the project over to your "My Tenders" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). 10. Note the deadline for completion and follow the on screen instructions to complete the Event registration form. 11. Any questions on specific opportunities should be directed through the portal messaging facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce90c0-38e3-4931-a5a2-8e8d717ce7fe |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Nov 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO30 2FY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Hedge End North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33193120 - Wheelchairs
- 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs
- 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 11:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce90c0-38e3-4931-a5a2-8e8d717ce7fe
- 2 Nov 2018 at 08:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce90c0-38e3-4931-a5a2-8e8d717ce7fe
- 1 Nov 2018 at 16:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce90c0-38e3-4931-a5a2-8e8d717ce7fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce90c0-38e3-4931-a5a2-8e8d717ce7fe
  9th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning

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