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title: "Adult 16+ Community Micro Suction Services (ACEMS) - West Essex CCG"
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# Adult 16+ Community Micro Suction Services (ACEMS) - West Essex CCG

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b30ec66b-a1e6-47e1-a9ef-21b04a18c459

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the implementation of an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework for the delivery of Adult 16+ Micro Suction Services (ACEMS) by the West Essex CCG, represented by Attain. This process is currently active and is classified under health services (CPV code: 85100000). The tender period concludes on 20 May 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2019 and run until 31 March 2022. The primary delivery address for this service is located in Epping, Essex, within the East of England region. The procurement method is an open process that utilises the Attain Bravo Solution E-Procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their offerings in the West Essex locality. Companies that specialise in health services, particularly those adept at delivering community and primary care, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. By participating in the AQP framework, providers can enhance patient care while contributing to the efficient management of ENT conditions and reducing the need for secondary care referrals.

## Notice

West Essex CCG wishes to implement an Any Qualified Provider framework of suitably capable providers to deliver Adult 16+ Micro Suction Services (ACEMS) across the West Essex CCG locality. The Any Qualified Provider (AQP) model is an accreditation process underpinned by a 'call-off' of a Provider's services determined according to patient choice. There are a large number of patients treated for ENT conditions every year. It is estimated that approximately 6,500 ENT outpatient appointments are attended every year in West Essex. Reducing unnecessary referrals into secondary care should prove to be cost effective, as well as delivering high-quality care in the community and increasing patient choice. The service seeks to provide a safe and effective high quality Micro Suction Service which avoids unnecessary hospital attendances for patients who can be managed in a community / primary care setting. Additional information: The Authority is utilising the Attain Bravo Solution E-Procurement portal through which to run the procurement process. Interested provides must register on the portal and follow the instructions provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced320e-5daa-4140-8d90-2111286f34b5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Any Qualified Provider Open Process |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATTAIN |
| Locality | EPPING, ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 6TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping East |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced320e-5daa-4140-8d90-2111286f34b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ced320e-5daa-4140-8d90-2111286f34b5
  23rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk
  Attain Bravo Solution E-Procurement Portal

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