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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement : Eating Disorder Unit"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125895"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2022-10-28"
---

# Preliminary Market Engagement : Eating Disorder Unit

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125895

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, based in Cardiff, UK, is considering a procurement exercise to commission an Eating Disorder unit. They are currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 7th November 2022. Interested providers have the opportunity to meet virtually and express interest by 4th November 2022. The unit must be fully operational by 31st March 2023, equipped to handle complex cases and providing specialist care.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for healthcare providers specializing in mental health services and adult care. Providers with expertise in operating Mental Health units with specialist staff, healthcare professionals, and a focus on Eating Disorders are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to establishing long-term partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, enhancing service offerings, and contributing to the well-being of adult patients.

## Notice

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the National Collaborative Commissioning Unit (NCCU) are considering a procurement exercise to commission an Eating Disorder service. This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this PIN notice is to alert potential providers of an opportunity to meet with NWSSP and NCCU at a virtual pre market engagement event on 7th November 2022, in accordance with the requirement of the Public Contract regulations 2015 as amended. If the service decides to undertake a procurement exercise this will be advertised as appropriate at the relevant time. This notice is also an opportunity for any potential providers to submit requests for tender documentation in Welsh. Any requests for documentations to be provided through the medium of the Welsh language must be submitted by via email to gemma.roscrow@wales.nhs.uk by Friday 4th November.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NWSSP in collaboration with the NCCU is seeking to commission a 10 bedded female / mixed Eating Disorder unit for adults 18+. The hospital unit must be registered with the appropriate regulatory body as a Mental Health unit, staffed and fully equipped to take on patients from 31 March 2023. The unit must also include, but not be limited to, the following; - The ability to take complex adults -nasogastric fed - A supported feeding environment - Access to GP and physical healthcare nurses - A specialist ED dietician - Recognise the need for pathways into local general health services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125895 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125895

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT416519
  Preliminary Market Engagement : Eating Disorder Unit - NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the National Collaborative Commissioning Unit (NCCU) are considering a procurement exercise to commission an Eating Disorder service. This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this PIN notice is to alert potential providers of an opportunity to meet with NWSSP and NCCU at a virtual pre market engagement event on 7th November 2022, in accordance with the requirement of the Public Contract regulations 2015 as amended. If the service decides to undertake a procurement exercise this will be advertised as appropriate at the relevant time. This notice is also an opportunity for any potential providers to submit requests for tender documentation in Welsh. Any requests for documentations to be provided through the medium of the Welsh language must be submitted by via email to gemma.roscrow@wales.nhs.uk by Friday 4th November.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=125895
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-125895

## Provenance

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