--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - WHEELCHAIRS, ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-12-14" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT - WHEELCHAIRS, ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS SERVICE Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb667ada-7ea1-4e6a-a612-d7237e59c58f.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a Market Engagement Event titled "Wheelchairs, Orthotics and Prosthetics Service" to inform potential providers about the re-procurement plans for this service in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. This event is scheduled to take place on 29th November 2017 in Leicester City Centre. Providers are encouraged to express their interest by registering before the deadline of 27th November 2017. The engagement process is currently in the planning stage, with the event serving as a crucial opportunity to outline the aims, objectives, and anticipated contracting arrangements related to this health and social work services contract. The engagement end date for this process is set for 23rd February 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those that provide wheelchairs, orthotics, and prosthetics. Companies that can effectively showcase their capabilities and innovation in these areas may find a chance to secure a contract following the planned open procurement process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other providers should consider attending the Market Engagement Event to understand the procurement strategy and establish connections with the commissioning authorities, thereby positioning themselves competitively in the forthcoming tender process. ## Notice Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (ML CSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, Leicester City Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), West Leicestershire CCG and East Leicestershire & Rutland CCG and NHS England would like to invite providers to attend a 'Market Engagement Event' which will inform the market of the Commissioners intentions to re-procure the Wheelchairs, Orthotics and Prosthetics service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Market Engagement Event will take place in the morning on 29th November 2017 and will take place at Voluntary Action Leicester in Leicester City centre - exact details will be circulated closer to the date. The Market Engagement Event will provide: * an overview with the aims and objectives of the service will be provided * details of the anticipated contracting arrangements * an overview of the procurement process and the anticipated timeline * an opportunity for you to ask questions and feedback on the presentations Places are strictly limited therefore reservations are restricted to no more than 2 persons per organisation. To reserve your place please email the following details to paulo.cabral@nhs.net before 27th November 2017: * Name of delegate * Job title of delegate * Organisation details, including address * Delegate email address and telephone number The service will be commissioned via an open procurement process advertised to all providers which is proportionate to the value and complexity of the service and contract. The ITT will also be advertised on Contracts Finder), and on MLCSUs' procurement portal, Bravo, which will be utilised for the tender. Therefore, we recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5cf2a3-e878-4869-832b-b8b8cd6d3d94 | | 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 | 14 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | 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 | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2017 at 16:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5cf2a3-e878-4869-832b-b8b8cd6d3d94 - 17 Nov 2017 at 15:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0d81df-7ce8-43f7-b40f-2808f4e23902 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d5cf2a3-e878-4869-832b-b8b8cd6d3d94 14th December 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0d81df-7ce8-43f7-b40f-2808f4e23902 17th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09193ecc-4fa9-468a-9f11-51cb4b22f7ba MEE notice - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Midlands and Lancashire CSU eTendering portal ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ - 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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