--- title: "Blackburn with Darwen Dermatology Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-06-15" --- # Blackburn with Darwen Dermatology Service Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5269384-42fc-4279-8520-974236972b47.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking bids for the "Blackburn with Darwen Dermatology Service," a community dermatology service aimed at addressing the increasing burden of dermatological conditions in the Blackburn with Darwen area. This open procedure tender was published on 15th June 2017, and the deadline for submissions is set for 29th June 2017. The affected region is the North West of England, with a total value of £563,333 allocated for the service, which is classified under the CPV code for dermatology services. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focused on dermatology and community-based medical care. Companies that can provide operational management, administrative support, and specialised dermatological treatments are strongly encouraged to participate. Given the emphasis on local, accessible care within this procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, helping to alleviate the pressures on NHS resources while expanding their service offerings. ## Notice NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking for community dermatology service for the Blackburn with Darwen area. Dermatological conditions place a significant burden on the Health Service with studies suggesting that 22.5-33% of the national population suffer from some form of skin disorder at any one time. Most self-care (69%) and 14% seek further medical advice. Skin conditions are the most frequent reason for people to consult their GP with a new problem. Of the approximately 13 million presenting with these skin conditions, around 6% are referred for specialist advice in secondary care with 92% of referrals seeing NHS specialists on a predominantly outpatient-basis. Referrals into secondary care have increased by an average of 5% per annum for the past 10 years and whilst many patients referred require the expertise and treatment facilities that are only available in secondary care, a significant proportion do not. This combined with varying levels of service provision across England has led to increased waiting times for patient appointments and without a change to service provision, this will continue to create an increasing burden on NHS resources. Based in the community, the service will offer local, accessible, high quality care that would allow for appropriate signposting and in most cases treatment of dermatological conditions, which are unable to be managed within primary care and appropriate signposting to alternative services if appropriate. The Intermediate Dermatology Service will integrate with GP primary care services providing minor surgery and the nurse led dermatology service and provide an appropriate operational, governance and leadership structure. Robust pathways will extend to include Pharmacy and Acute Specialist Services. The Intermediate Dermatology Service will have full responsibility for all operational management, administrative, staffing, training requirements and other associated service costs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510d073c-8fb9-4e4d-8d8d-148c1d9f079d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £563,333 | | 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 | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEYLAND | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR26 6TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | South Ribble | | Electoral ward | Farington West | | Westminster constituency | South Ribble | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121282 - Dermatology services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2017 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510d073c-8fb9-4e4d-8d8d-148c1d9f079d - 15 Jun 2017 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510d073c-8fb9-4e4d-8d8d-148c1d9f079d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/510d073c-8fb9-4e4d-8d8d-148c1d9f079d 15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78352e25-5b42-40af-b42c-3c14fd399c6b Service Specification - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk eProcurement system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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