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title: "Dermatology Service (BCICB) - Pre-Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0497c8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-10-17"
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# Dermatology Service (BCICB) - Pre-Market Engagement

Buyer: NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0497c8

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## Summary

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting providers to participate in a pre-market engagement event for a dermatology service covering Wolverhampton. The event, scheduled for 19th September 2024, will include an open forum and optional 30-minute one-on-one sessions on 19th and 20th September 2024, aimed at ensuring fairness to all potential bidders. This procurement process, classified under health services with the CPV code 85100000, falls under the Competitive Process governed by The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with recent amendments indicating key dates updated from 3rd September 2024 to 18th November 2024.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in health services. With an estimated contract value of £8.5 million, the NHS seeks qualified and competent providers for the dermatology service. The virtual engagement event and one-on-one sessions present a unique opportunity for businesses to better understand requirements, establish rapport, and ultimately strengthen their bids. Ideal contenders are those with robust capabilities in health services and a track record of delivering high-quality care. Active participation in this engagement process will position businesses favourably for future opportunities in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

***THIS NOTICE IS FOR A PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY***
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Black Country ICB are conducting a Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to seek a suitably experienced and qualified provider to provide a Dermatology Service across Wolverhampton.

The virtual market engagement event will be held on 19th September 2024, attendance is mandatory should you require a follow up 30-minute 1:1 session, which will be held on the 19th from 14:00 - 16:00 and 20th September 2024 from 09:30 - 16:00, to ensure fairness across all potential bidders.

You are invited to confirm your attendance to the pre-market engagement event open forum and confirm if you would like a follow up 30-minute 1:1 session and should visit https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome where you will be able to find the MS Team invite, further information regarding the service along with a short questionnaire for you to complete by searching for reference "C304778 - Dermatology Service (BCICB) - Pre-Market Engagement".

An invitation will be issued for the allocated 30-minute time slot. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

***THIS NOTICE IS FOR A PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT ONLY*** 
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of NHS Black Country ICB are conducting a Competitive Process under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to seek a suitably experienced and qualified provider to provide a Dermatology Service across Wolverhampton.

The virtual market engagement event will be held on 19th September 2024, attendance is mandatory should you require a follow up 30-minute 1:1 session, which will be held on the 19th from 14:00 - 16:00 and 20th September 2024 from 09:30 - 16:00, to ensure fairness across all potential bidders.

You are invited to confirm your attendance to the pre-market engagement event open forum and confirm if you would like a follow up 30-minute 1:1 session and should visit https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome where you will be able to find the MS Team invite, further information regarding the service along with a short questionnaire for you to complete by searching for reference "C304778 - Dermatology Service (BCICB) - Pre-Market Engagement".

An invitation will be issued for the allocated 30-minute time slot. Sessions will be scheduled on a first come first served basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033634-2024 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:07 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033634-2024
- 3 Sep 2024 at 14:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028161-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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