--- title: "Dermatology Service for Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-06-14" --- # Dermatology Service for Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance (RFI) Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1a4f096-b1a8-4be6-896a-406c1bf2def7.json) ## Summary The NHS South of England Procurement Services is currently in the planning stage of a tender for a Dermatology Service intended for the Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance. The contract, with an estimated value of £43 million over an initial five-year term plus two potential extensions, aims to deliver joint dermatology services across several Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) that serve a combined population of approximately 990,343. The engagement end date for this request for information (RFI) is set for 12:00 pm (midday) on 29th June 2018, and the service will be provided within the South East region of England, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those specialising in dermatology services. Companies capable of providing outpatient appointments, inpatient care, and managing complex procedures would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is actively seeking diverse suppliers to fulfill the healthcare needs outlined in the RFI. ## Notice The Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance comprises: NHS Brighton and Hove CCG NHS Crawley CCG NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG NHS Horsham and Mid-Sussex CCG NHS East Surrey CCG The five CCGs are looking to jointly commission a single joint Dermatology Service for their combined populations. Central Sussex and East Surrey Commissioning Alliance (CSESCA) CCG's have a combined registered population of 990,343 with varying dermatology services across the CCGs. The purpose of this RFI and service specification is to set out the requirements of Level 3 and Level 4 dermatology services across the CSESCA. The proposed service will see and manage all dermatological outpatient appointments (new and all follow ups),inpatient care, suspected cancer 2 week wait referrals, all procedures and day cases (highly specialist levels 5 and 6 excluded) that are currently undertaken in acute specialist hospitals. Estimated total value excluding VAT: 43 000 000.00 GBP This contract is divided into lots: no The tender docs are at the e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. All correspondence must be raised via the portal; no other correspondence will be entered into. The deadline for submission of completed RFIs is 12:00pm (midday) Friday 29th June 2018. The maximum total value shown is for the initial term of five years plus two anticipated extension years (5 +2). Additional information: The Services to which this RFI relates fall within Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes to thePublic Contracts Regulations 2015 and Part H of the Annex V to the Public Contracts Directive (also known as'light touch regime' formerly Part B services). Neither the publication of the above advertisements, shall be taken to mean that the Contracting Authority intends to holditself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Chapter 3, Section 7, Particular Procurement Regimes. This advertisement and the instructions for registering on the procurement portal are also available at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/ . Should Providers have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7a5756-2e37-4070-b763-d56f47306924 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jun 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 SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2018 at 14:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7a5756-2e37-4070-b763-d56f47306924 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a7a5756-2e37-4070-b763-d56f47306924 14th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home e-tendering portal ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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