--- title: "Multiple Sclerosis Management Services for Children - NHS England HSC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-09-14" --- # Multiple Sclerosis Management Services for Children - NHS England HSC Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4830d7b-a49d-4466-86b9-91847476f6d2.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender for "Multiple Sclerosis Management Services for Children - NHS England HSC". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is being implemented across three regional lots: Lot 1 for the North of England, Lot 2 for the Midlands, and Lot 3 for London and the South. The tender period is set to close on 3rd November 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and continue until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is open, classified as an open procedure above threshold, ensuring broad participation from potential suppliers. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in paediatric care, management of Multiple Sclerosis, or similar conditions. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver the outlined services effectively. By engaging in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings and strengthen partnerships within the healthcare sector, supporting regional health needs while driving growth and innovation. ## Notice NHS England is inviting suitably qualified providers to apply to be a Hub Lead Centre for the provision of the new Multiple Sclerosis Management Service for Children. This procurement is split into three lots related to the regional areas of NHS England. Lot 1 - the North of England, Lot 2 - the Midlands and Lot 3 - London and the South. If there is no unit which meets the Essential Criteria within a lot, the Commissioner will arrange for the health needs of the population to be met by a provider based in another region. This will also be the case if the Provider for one of the lots is unable to provide the services to a patient (maybe due to capacity, etc), a Provider of another Lot will be required to treat that patient. This service will provide assessment, care planning and treatment including via shared care, for children with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) or "MS-like" recurrent relapsing demyelinating syndrome conditions which require the same treatment approach. Additional information: This process is in accordance with the Light Touch Regime. The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select itt_821 "Multiple Sclerosis Management Service for Children - NHS England HSC" by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your 'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b40ac-a5e8-4e4f-905f-1d252b9c21e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Sep 2017 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b40ac-a5e8-4e4f-905f-1d252b9c21e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326b40ac-a5e8-4e4f-905f-1d252b9c21e1 14th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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