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title: "Provision of a Technology enabled, Paediatric Nutrition, prescribing support for Mid Essex CCG"
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# Provision of a Technology enabled, Paediatric Nutrition, prescribing support for Mid Essex CCG

Buyer: ATTAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecb78d8e-f20a-4f8d-8887-8d04b2cd44f1

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## Summary

The contract opportunity titled "Provision of a Technology enabled, Paediatric Nutrition, prescribing support for Mid Essex CCG" is being offered by Attain, a clinical commissioning group based in Chelmsford, England. This procurement is classified under health services and follows an open procedure aimed at obtaining service provision for the management of infants with Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA). The tender documents were published on 4th February 2019, with a submission deadline set for 22nd February 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2019 and will run for a duration of 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with capabilities in dietetics, paediatric care, and innovative healthcare delivery methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their potential to deliver flexible and cost-effective solutions. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate their ability to enhance patient care while achieving cost savings through efficient prescribing practices, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses that can innovate in service delivery.

## Notice

Technology Enabled, Paediatric Nutrition, Prescribing Support Dietetic Service (The Service) required for the management of infants with Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) who are registered with GPs practices in Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group and any other associated services which are to be formally procured from the Provider. This service is being commissioned as a 12-month pilot to test whether The Service will improve patient care and generate sufficient prescribing savings to return the invested expenditure. This specification will form the basis of the final specification that will be drawn up as part of finalising the contract between the Commissioner and the successful Bidder. This document does not focus on the contractual issues and clauses with which any Provider of the services specified shall comply (these are contained within the Contract document itself, along with associated schedules. The Commissioner is seeking a Provider to deliver the Service in a flexible and responsive manner with a particular focus on rapid-access dietetic support at diagnosis, provision of information and support to the infants families and to the multidisciplinary team (MDT), and the cost-effective prescribing of infant formula for CMPA taking into account the needs of the infants and their families. The Commissioner wishes to work with a Provider who will deliver a high-quality Service and who will play a proactive role in delivering care in innovative ways, for example delivering care closer to patients' homes and/or utilising secure, IG compliant technology to support remote care with minimal disruption to the lives of the affected families. Additional information: To download the tender documents, please register at link below and express an interest: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acb8ded-449e-4c8d-bd31-e9054abd3d2b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATTAIN |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM2 5PF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 22:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acb8ded-449e-4c8d-bd31-e9054abd3d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0acb8ded-449e-4c8d-bd31-e9054abd3d2b
  4th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/

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