--- title: "Community Persistent Pain Service for Dorset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2018-02-15" --- # Community Persistent Pain Service for Dorset Buyer: NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3696ba-21e7-47e4-a050-a7ba8de83a4e.json) ## Summary The NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently in the planning stage for the "Community Persistent Pain Service for Dorset". This procurement process aims to establish a multidisciplinary community service that addresses the complex needs of patients with chronic pain. An early engagement event is scheduled for 22nd March 2018 at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester, Dorset, with a deadline for expressing interest in attending set for midday on 19th March 2018. The initiative falls within the health and social work services category, highlighting the focus on community-based healthcare solutions. This procurement opportunity presents a promising avenue for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those offering innovative pain management solutions, technology integration, and patient support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete, provided they are equipped to deliver the required services. Engaging in this market could enable businesses to contribute to transformative patient care while potentially expanding their service offerings and client base. ## Notice NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is inviting qualified providers to express an interest to participate in supporting the design of the service model for a community persistent pain service. The service will consist of a multi-disciplinary team that can manage a patient's physical, psychological and social needs associated with pain. It will ensure patients experiencing chronic pain are appropriately managed in a community environment. The service objectives are to: * To deliver a community based persistent pain service embracing a variety of techniques, including technological; * To offer an initial triage for all referrals in line with an agreed pathway and referral guidelines; * To have an agreed pathway and referral guidelines in place; * To act as a Single Point of Access for patients requiring a pain service; * To deliver an outcome based service; * To support and empower patients through shared decision making to gain or regain self-belief and confidence; * To work with and educate GPs to safely optimise the use of analgesia and self-management tools and techniques; The event will be held on Thursday 22nd March at 9.15am at the Dorford Centre, Bridport Road, Dorchester, Dorset. DT1 1RR. Refreshments will be available from 8.45am There will be a presentation followed by discussion where providers will be required to actively participate. If you are interested in attending this event, please express your interest by completing the attached form and emailing it to DorsetProcurement@Dorsetccg.nhs.uk no later than midday on Monday 19 March 2018. Participants should note that the CCG reserves the right to use any information shared within this market engagement event to develop a mature service specification for future procurement purposes. Any costs incurred by participating in this exercise must be borne by the participating organisations. Following this exercise, the CCG shall determine how it will approach the market to secure the services. Please note that any future procurement will be subject to a separate advertisement and participation in this market engagement event will not automatically entitle any organisation's involvement in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb26c33-af86-484a-a49c-ba2a2856408f | | 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 | 15 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Mar 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 | NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | DORCHESTER | | Post town | Dorchester | | Postcode | DT1 1TG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Dorchester West | | Westminster constituency | West Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2018 at 15:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb26c33-af86-484a-a49c-ba2a2856408f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cb26c33-af86-484a-a49c-ba2a2856408f 15th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec82e35f-37a2-4fc1-a24c-d3925dedc0fd Community Persistent Pain Prospectus - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5dbc303-5bc6-4662-abec-c3b22ec02887 Community Persistent Pain Attendance Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd5a15b0-4d44-4c17-8420-c6ffef8b103c Community Persistent Pain Service Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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