--- title: "NHSE459 - Bowel Cancer Screening Programme including Bowel Scope Screening Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2018-11-23" --- # NHSE459 - Bowel Cancer Screening Programme including Bowel Scope Screening Programme Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a14c711a-8e79-4672-9bff-cbb80b6e72f1.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the North Of England Commissioning Support acting on behalf of NHS England, focusing on the "NHSE459 - Bowel Cancer Screening Programme including Bowel Scope Screening Programme." This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the process includes a Request for Information (RFI) intended to engage with the market to shape future service delivery. Entry into the RFI is required by 12 noon on 14 December 2018, with engagement ending on the same date. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering screening services. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this an advantageous area to participate in, as their expertise could contribute to the development of future service models. Interested parties can access the RFI documentation through the PROACTIS portal, where free registration is available. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS England (Lancashire & South Cumbria) and NHS England (Cumbria and North East). This Request for Information (RFI) process is being undertaken to engage with the market in order to inform the further development of draft proposals for the future service delivery of bowel cancer screening including bowel scope screening in North Cumbria; and Lancashire and South Cumbria. Please be aware that the RFI documentation will be available on the PROACTIS Portal from 23 November 2018 and the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on 14 December 2018. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the Proactis portal. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51080dab-8bfc-4ee3-8148-9013c833bc0f | | 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 | 23 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 23 Nov 2018 at 16:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51080dab-8bfc-4ee3-8148-9013c833bc0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51080dab-8bfc-4ee3-8148-9013c833bc0f 23rd November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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