--- title: "NHSE Specialised Commissioning Invitation to attend a WebEx Market Engagement Event and a notice for the upcoming opportunity to provide the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida service (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-01-28" --- # NHSE Specialised Commissioning Invitation to attend a WebEx Market Engagement Event and a notice for the upcoming opportunity to provide the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida service (PIN) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc3c960f-8c1a-42c8-a98a-4098a5e1d978.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting participation in a market engagement event regarding the provision of Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses diagnosed with open spina bifida. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage. Key dates include an engagement end date of 12 February 2019, with the service expected to commence on 1 September 2019. The event will be held via WebEx on 13 February 2019, providing potential suppliers an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming opportunity. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in surgical services, fetal medicine, and prenatal care. Companies capable of providing multidisciplinary surgical teams and extensive post-operative care for mothers and fetuses would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to expand their service offerings but also positions them to contribute to a highly specialised healthcare service in the UK. ## Notice Reference OJEU / TED notice: 2019/S 019-040800 dispatched 24/01/2019 deadline for EUsupply registrations 12/02/2019 17:00 Prior Information Notice - Invitation to attend a WebEx Market Engagement Event and a notice for the upcoming opportunity to provide the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida service. Description of the procurement opportunity: NHS England Specialised Commissioning (The Commissioner) is planning to commission organisations to provide the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida service for the population of England in the United Kingdom which will be known as Fetal Surgery Centres (FSCs). This notice is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioner's intention, and opportunities to engage and participate in a dedicated WebEx Market Engagement Event. NHS England (National) Specialised Commissioning (Highly Specialised Services) will be the contracting and commissioning authority for this service. The service will provide expert multidisciplinary assessment, counselling, open surgery and post-surgical care to women carrying a fetus which is suspected of having open spina bifida following the 19-week anomaly ultrasound scan which has been undertaken by the local or regional unit. Prior to surgery taking place, the case of each woman carrying a fetus diagnosed with open spina bifida will be discussed at a surgical multidisciplinary discussion which is jointly held between the appointed FSCs. Aim of service: The aim of the Open Fetal Surgery to treat fetuses with open spina bifida service is to reduce the morbidity associated with open spina bifida by providing prenatal corrective surgery to appropriately selected women who meet the inclusion criteria. Link to service specification: The service specification can be found at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/publication/open-fetal-surgery-to-treat-fetuses-with-open-spina-bifida/ The future opportunity will be advertised and procured on the basis of the current NHS Standard Contract. The service is expected to commence on 1 September 2019. The procurement will be in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"), Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services". Interested organisations are also invited to attend a market engagement event which will take place on Wednesday 13 February 2019, 13.00 to 14.30 GMT via WebEx. Targeted audience, draft agenda and joining instructions are provided in the attached documents accompanying the event registration questionnaire - Quote/tender 34238. Link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 Additional information: EU Supply Helpdesk. The EU Supply Helpdesk telephone number is 0800 840 2050, during office hours only (8:00 to 17:00). Emails can be sent to uksupport@eu-supply.com at any time of the day but responses will only be sent between 8:00 and 17:00 weekdays. The AGCSU EU Supply e-tendering portal is available 24/7. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d416da40-c5b2-4707-aceb-f3d22dfb1e15 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Feb 2019 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 14:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d416da40-c5b2-4707-aceb-f3d22dfb1e15 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d416da40-c5b2-4707-aceb-f3d22dfb1e15 28th January 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22b2f188-f7fe-4943-9677-9789e81dda4f OpenSpinaBifida Market Engagement Notice FINAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47f0f471-3bc4-4a11-b183-827af3364c0f Service Specification - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 Link to EUsupply eTendering portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/publication/open-fetal-surgery-to-treat-fetuses-with-open-spina-bifida/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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