--- title: "Direct Access Community ECHO Service, Market Engagement - on behalf of NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2018-01-03" --- # Direct Access Community ECHO Service, Market Engagement - on behalf of NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG Buyer: NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe254670-bc42-4891-a27c-f3c0ea10bf7f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Direct Access Community ECHO Service, Market Engagement" is being conducted by NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG, under NHS South of England Procurement Services. This service falls within the medical imaging services category and is located in the South East of England. The current stage is planning, with an engagement end date set for 18th January 2018. Interested parties are encouraged to review the Request for Information document and respond by the specified deadline. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for healthcare service providers specialising in diagnostic services and community healthcare solutions. Businesses that can deliver clinical services, manage ECHO equipment, and employ qualified medical personnel will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this market engagement will enable these businesses to influence the commissioning strategy, thus positioning themselves favourably for future tender exercises. ## Notice The Commissioner wishes to use this market engagement opportunity to seek views about its strategy to commission the service. This is a process designed to help the Commissioner form a view of the best way to commission the service and is not the beginning of a Tender exercise. A further Tender advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time where required. The overall aim of the service is to enable High Weald Lewes Havens CCG GPs to directly access a community ECHO service for patients. The key objectives of the service are to: - To ensure that patients can access diagnostic ECHOs in a community setting. - To reduce the number of patients presenting at local Acute Trusts for their ECHOs. General requirements of this service will include: - Community provision of clinics in Uckfield and Lewes - A consultant cardiologist overseeing and supporting the service as well as suitable clinical staff for completing ECHOs and reporting. The provider will ensure regular maintenance and servicing of ECHO equipment. To obtain further information, please download the attachment and view our Request for Information that includes the draft specification and instructions to submit your response by midday 18th January 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20f366b-7d97-41e1-bfde-bbacf9b1c7f5 | | 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 | 3 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jan 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2018 at 12:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20f366b-7d97-41e1-bfde-bbacf9b1c7f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b20f366b-7d97-41e1-bfde-bbacf9b1c7f5 3rd January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5272320-2b5a-477a-b855-458f6fedbe5e Request for Information Document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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