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title: "Palliative and End of Life Care Service in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bcfb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB"
published: "2024-11-19"
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# Palliative and End of Life Care Service in Northamptonshire - Market Engagement

Buyer: NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bcfb

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## Summary

The NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently in the planning stage for a market engagement process concerning the provision of a Countywide Community-based Specialist Level Palliative and End of Life Care Service for Adults. This falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and is located in Northamptonshire, specifically in the UKF24 region. Interested organisations are invited to submit feedback based on a draft service specification, with completed Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQ) to be returned by 12 noon on 17th December 2024. This tender is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and further details including relevant documents can be accessed via the Atamis e-tendering portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in palliative and end-of-life care. Engaging with this process allows businesses to influence service design and ensure their capabilities are aligned with the proposed service requirements, potentially positioning themselves favourably for future procurement processes. Companies providing specialised health services, particularly community-based care providers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to the delivery of a critical service within Northamptonshire.

## Notice

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of a Countywide Community-based Specialist Level Palliative and End of Life Care Service for Adults.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking feedback on the provision of a Countywide Community-based Specialist Level Palliative and End of Life Care Service for Adults. In order to assist the Authority with testing its assumptions and proposed service requirements, interested organisations are requested to provide feedback on the information included within the documents. The draft service specification and supporting documents containing details of the requirement can be found in the attachments area of the project on Atamis. A draft timeframe for a potential competitive process is included within the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ). Please note the information provided is indicative and subject to change. 

Please note, this Prior Information Notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Any future Procurement / Provider Selection Process conducted will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 will not apply.

Please complete and return the completed MEQ template via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 12 noon on 17th December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037410-2024 |
| 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 6EY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Wicksteed |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 16:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037410-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/icb

## Provenance

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