--- title: "PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-07-21" --- # PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fce7c7d1-8341-4d42-ba64-7bb373df36c1.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is planning a tender for a service in East Berkshire called "PIN for Lymphoedema Service in East Berkshire". The service aims to provide comprehensive lymphoedema care for adults over 18, following The Lymphoedema Framework and NICE guidance. The contract duration is potentially 3 years, extendable for 2 more years, with an estimated value of £950k over five years. The engagement end date for expressions of interest is 18th August 2023. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, especially those experienced in providing specialised lymphoedema care. Suitable businesses should have expertise in delivering interventions as per guidelines, providing holistic assessments, and fostering self-management in patients. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate in this procurement process to contribute to improving lymphoedema services in East Berkshire. ## Notice NHS Frimley ICB is seeking expressions of interest in a potential tender for a lymphoedema service in East Berkshire. The service will be open to adults over the age of 18 registered with an East Berkshire GP. Early intervention is fundamental to successful treatment and long term management, and comprises pre-emptive interventions through to intensive therapies, and may include assessment, advice and education, risk reduction strategies, skin care, compression, simple and manual lymphatic drainage, exercise, positioning, pain management and psychological support. Supported self-management is an essential element of lymphoedema management. Treatments should be offered in line with The Lymphoedema Framework: Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema (2006) and all relevant NICE guidance. All patients with lymphoedema should receive a coordinated package of care, at a level of intervention appropriate to their needs. The main objectives of the service are: * Restore maximal functional potential * Reduce the risk of infection/cellulitis * Reduce the risk of preventable hospital admissions * Improved access to high quality lymphoedema services for all patients living with or at risk of lymphoedema * Provide specialist holistic assessment to include physical, psychological, spiritual and cultural needs * Provide long-term control of limb volume and improve limb shape * Maximise lymphatic drainage in affected areas and minimise fibrotic changes * Restore maximum musculoskeletal function and correct postural imbalances * Provide psychological support * Improve patients'/carers' understanding of lymphoedema and the rationale for treatment * Improve patients' ability to self-manage through specialist advice and education * Improve the quality of life for patients with lymphoedema * Improve the waiting times from referral to treatment * Work towards maximal cost efficiency in treatment supplies * Work with associated services and teams to provide a joined up seamless care pathway for people with lymphoedema e.g., District Nurses, Tissue Viability teams, leg ulcer clinic teams * Explore and develop appropriate pathways for people with high BMIs and a diagnosis of lymphoedema. The contract will potentially be for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 further years. The estimated contract value based on current activity levels would be PS950k over the full five year period. If your organisation would be interested in providing the above service, please contact mstanbrook@nhs.net (cc'ing ian.murdock@nhs.net) to express interest. The closing date for responses is 5pm 18th August 2023. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2810c4-0535-40c2-8ff8-42a84623832a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2023 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Old Windsor | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2023 at 10:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2810c4-0535-40c2-8ff8-42a84623832a - 20 Jul 2023 at 14:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2810c4-0535-40c2-8ff8-42a84623832a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba2810c4-0535-40c2-8ff8-42a84623832a 21st July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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