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title: "Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302fb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Medical screening services on behalf of Ofsted - Pre Market Engagement

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302fb

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Ofsted, focusing on providing medical screening services as part of a pre-market engagement initiative. This tender falls under the category of medical analysis services and is located in Greater Manchester (North West UK). Currently in the planning stage, the process includes an upcoming market engagement event scheduled for 18 January 2022, enabling suppliers to discuss potential delivery models and raise awareness of future opportunities. The anticipated value of the contract is £1,000,000, with the intention to commence an open competition in February 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest via the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical advisory services, health assessments, and related consultancy within the childcare and children's social care sectors. Companies that can support Ofsted in evaluating the health suitability of individuals overseeing such services would be well-positioned to compete. Businesses interested in this opportunity should also be prepared to engage effectively in the upcoming market event and demonstrate their capabilities in managing the complexities of medical assessments and recommendations.

## Notice

The purpose of this PIN is to initiate market consultation and is not being used as a call for competition. The PIN is intended to: 1. Raise awareness with the market of a future procurement process and to enable time for organisations to begin early discussions with Ofsted as to how they may be able to deliver any future contract. 2. Inform the market that the Ofsted will be undertaking market engagement event on January 18 2022, to gather information about the supply market; to explore potential delivery models and associated benefits of those models; and to inform its understanding of the risks and issues relevant to managing transition to, and mobilisation of, any new service arrangements. 3. Any suppliers wanting to register their interest in the engagement event on the 18 January, please register via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5V7A8275 , or email interest to info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ofsted seek a medical advisor to assist us in making decisions about the overall suitability of individuals involved with the running of a childcare or children's social care service. The services of the medical screening may include but not be limited to; producing medical guidance to support Ofsted's in-house decision making, reviewing applicant health information provided by GPs and specialists, completing further medical assessments where necessary, and providing recommendations on the impact of individual applicants' health on their suitability to care for or be in regular contact with children. Additional information: Ofsted intends to commence it's procurement of these services under an Open competition in February 2022. Any supplier that registers their interest will be sent an information pack with more details of the requirement and the engagement event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031620-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031620-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9Z5V7A8275
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-Medical-analysis-services./9Z5V7A8275
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

## Provenance

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