--- title: "Lymphoedema Service for East Berkshire CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-04-03" --- # Lymphoedema Service for East Berkshire CCG Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f322985-58f1-444a-8e31-6733b0588e1c.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Lymphoedema Service for East Berkshire CCG". This service aims to provide care for adults 18 and over with primary or secondary lymphoedema in the East Berkshire region, situated in the South East of England. Interested parties must express their interest by 5pm on 17th April 2019. A market engagement notice was published on 3rd April 2019 to inform potential providers about this upcoming procurement exercise, which will follow national and local best practice guidelines. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in lymphoedema services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an expected rise in the current caseload of approximately 420 patients and a high number of monthly appointments, potential suppliers can position themselves to address local healthcare needs. The service is designed to be high quality and easily accessible, which may favour businesses offering innovative and responsive healthcare solutions. ## Notice The following is a PIN notice only and is being placed to alert providers to a potential future procurement exercise for a Lymphoedema Service. Any values and timescales stated within this PIN notice are for guideline purposes only and should not be taken as a guarantee. East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("the CCG") is considering their options for commissioning a lymphoedema service for all adults aged 18 or over who are registered with a GP in East Berkshire. Patients would be eligible for the service based on having primary or secondary lymphoedema and this is regardless of diagnosis (i.e., cancer and non-cancer patients; palliative and non-palliative). The aim is to provide a comprehensive service for adults with lymphoedema involving assessment, intervention, evaluation, advice and support. This will be in line with national and local best practice guidance, and local population requirements. The vision for people with lymphoedema in the East Berkshire CCG area is to receive high quality, effective services which are delivered closer to home and are easily accessed. The service will operate with short waiting times and high responsiveness to the needs of local communities. The service will be free at the point of access. For a more detailed description of requirements, please refer to the accompanying attachment. Approximate current caseload: 420 (this is expected to rise) Approximate current number of monthly appointments: 130 Current contract value: PS180,000 p.a. Should you wish to express interest, please indicate where your organisation is currently situated and/or where your organisation would intend to provide the service from. If you would be interested in providing the service, please send an email to Mark Stanbrook, Lead Senior Procurement Manager at mstanbrook@nhs.net including the above requested information and further details will be sent accordingly. The closing date for expressing interest will be 5pm on 17th April 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043459dd-5532-400e-8a9a-34c0c04162f2 | | 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 | 3 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Apr 2019 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Old Windsor | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2019 at 12:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043459dd-5532-400e-8a9a-34c0c04162f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/043459dd-5532-400e-8a9a-34c0c04162f2 3rd April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18f11b2f-3b00-4e93-b376-025bc679dc65 Service Description ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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