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title: "NHS Cheshire & Merseyside (formerly NHS Southport & Formby CCG & NHS South Sefton) - Community Dermatology Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e73a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE - PLACE OF SEFTON (FORMERLY SOUTHPORT&FORMBY CCG & NHS SOUTH SEFTON CCG)"
published: "2022-08-24"
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# NHS Cheshire & Merseyside (formerly NHS Southport & Formby CCG & NHS South Sefton) - Community Dermatology Service

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE - PLACE OF SEFTON (FORMERLY SOUTHPORT&FORMBY CCG & NHS SOUTH SEFTON CCG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e73a

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## Summary

The contracting process involved the NHS Cheshire & Merseyside - Place of Sefton (Formerly Southport & Formby CCG & NHS South Sefton CCG) buying organization. The procurement title was "NHS Cheshire & Merseyside - Community Dermatology Service" in the services industry category with a selective procurement method. The procurement stage was the tender process, and the award date was 7th April 2022. The location of the procurement was in Bootle, UK. The process aimed to award a contract for patient dermatology services under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialized in clinical and patient-facing services, particularly for suppliers like Vita Health Solutions Ltd with large-scale capabilities. Businesses offering community dermatology services can compete for contracts to provide support for patients with acute and chronic skin conditions. The procurement process sought high-quality services through an awarded contract with a value of £4,000,000 GBP. The selective procurement method emphasized the importance of meeting specific award criteria, creating a competitive landscape for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is supporting NHS Cheshire & Merseyside - Place of Sefton who wish to award a contract for a Community Dermatology Service for patients living in the Place of Sefton. The aim of the service is to provide support within a community setting for patients with acute and chronic skin conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Commissioner operates 4 levels of Dermatology provision for patients. These are: Level 1 - Self-management Level 2 - GP Management Level 3 - Community Dermatology Service Level 4 - Acute specialist care The Commissioner was looking to commission the level 3 Community Dermatology service within this procurement. The aim of the service is to provide support within a community setting for patients with acute and chronic skin conditions.

Renewal: There will be an initial contract period of 3 years commencing on 1st July 2022. There will be the option to extend for a further 2-year period from 1st July 2025. The contract value is set at PS4,000,000 over the entire 5-year contract period - please refer to breakdown in section II 2.4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023644-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE & MERSEYSIDE - PLACE OF SEFTON (FORMERLY SOUTHPORT&FORMBY CCG & NHS SOUTH SEFTON CCG) |
| Additional buyers | NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU; NHS SOUTHPORT & FORMBY CCG |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121282 - Dermatology services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023644-2022
- 1 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024524-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/part/2/chapter/3/made
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/schedule/3/made
- http://www.midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk
- http://www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk
- http://www.southseftonccg.nhs.uk
- https://midlandsandlancashirecsu.nhs.uk/
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/

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