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title: "22_11_04 Medical Services RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2071eb8-69aa-4b35-9a20-9f33337c42dc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-04-14"
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# 22_11_04 Medical Services RFI

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2071eb8-69aa-4b35-9a20-9f33337c42dc

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is planning a tender process for a contract concerning medical services related to NHS Pensions. The contract entails certifying applications for ill health retirement benefits, requiring the expertise of a medical specialist. This opportunity falls under the industry classification of pension services and medical specialist services, with a total contract value of £5,950,000. The engagement end date for interested suppliers is set for 2023-04-14.

This tender from the NHS presents growth opportunities for businesses specialized in medical services and health-related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The location for service delivery is within the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should focus on offering medical practice services to compete effectively in this procurement process.

## Notice

The NHSBSA is seeking to procure a contract for NHS Pensions Medical Services on behalf of NHS Pensions which will require a supplier to medically certify applications from pension members for ill health retirement with an independent medical advisor. The NHS Pension Scheme provides two levels of Ill Health Retirement benefits, which are dependent on the severity of the condition of a member.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b1810-6772-480a-8b44-5f1de15b6df6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,950,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b1810-6772-480a-8b44-5f1de15b6df6
- 14 Apr 2023 at 13:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e775ff8e-fba3-4ab6-82e3-6345d49227d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e1b1810-6772-480a-8b44-5f1de15b6df6
  14th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e775ff8e-fba3-4ab6-82e3-6345d49227d0
  14th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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