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WPL07105

Description: The service shall deliver a fully managed insourced clinical service for ENT 2WW. The Supplier shall have responsibility for the organisation, management and delivery of the Services, including the provision, supervision and management of all personnel required to deliver the agreed activity outputs. The service will provide a full insourcing service for ENT 2WW at University Hospital Southampton operating from trust sites.

Summary: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust procured a fully managed insourced ear, nose and throat (ENT) clinical service for urgent two-week-wait (2WW) referrals. The supplier was responsible for organising, managing and delivering the clinics, including supplying, supervising and managing all personnel needed to meet the agreed activity outputs. The service provided dedicated weekend clinic capacity to address urgent ENT cancer referral backlogs and reduce 2WW waiting times. Work took place at the Trust’s sites at University Hospital Southampton. This was a new service requirement, delivered as clinical medical services.

ISO 9001 Certification and Audit Services

Description: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is undertaking early market engagement to understand supplier capability, delivery options and indicative costs for ISO 9001 certification and audit services. The information received will help the MCA refine its requirements, assess market capacity and support the development of any future procurement approach.

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) intends to procure ISO 9001 certification and audit services. The work is to support the agency’s ISO 9001 certification through audit services; the MCA is seeking to understand available delivery options and supplier capability before developing its requirements. This is a central government service requirement, classified as auditing services. The procurement is associated with one lot and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The buyer is the MCA. No delivery location is identified for the work.

WPL07209 - Provision of Ophthalmic Phacoemulsification, Vitrectomy, and Associated Surgical Equipment & Consumables

Description: UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is initiating a Soft Market Engagement (SME) exercise to survey the market for modern ophthalmic equipment solutions serving high-volume cataract (phacoemulsification) and vitreoretinal (VR) surgical procedures across its hospital sites. The Trust seeks to understand current technological capabilities, commercial models, consumable structures, and digital integrations available in the market. Participation in this SME exercise will inform the Trust's future procurement strategy and business case development. Additionally, given changes to NHS accounting standards (IFRS 16) and capital expenditure constraints (CDEL), the Trust seeks market intelligence on how medical device providers and peer NHS Trusts structure long-term asset models--specifically comparing Outright Capital Purchase, Managed Equipment Services (MES), Operational/Finance Leasing, and Cost-Per-Procedure (CPP) / Bundled arrangements. This notice is strictly non-committal and does not constitute the commencement (read more...)

Summary: UHS Estates Limited is researching options for ophthalmic surgical equipment for high-volume cataract and vitreoretinal surgery across its hospital sites in Southampton. The scope under review includes dual-function phacoemulsification and vitreoretinal consoles, standalone platforms, surgical packs, handpieces, single-use consumables and balanced salt solution delivery. The buyer is also examining equipment maintenance, continuity of service, software integration and clinical training. This is a goods-led requirement with associated services, covering ophthalmology equipment and medical consumables. Wessex NHS Procurement Limited is managing the process for UHS Estates Limited. The market exercise is intended to inform the Trust’s future procurement strategy and business case; it is not a commitment to buy or a formal tender.

Young People Alcohol & Drug Support Service

Description: The procurement is for a young people's alcohol and drugs treatment and support service in Southampton (for people up to and including the age of 24), which will provide information, advice, harm reduction, care co-ordination, and psycho-social interventions, as well as support for medical interventions. Help will be available to people whether the young person wants to be safer while using alcohol and drugs, reduce their use, stop using, or stay free from use. The services will also help young people with tobacco-related harm, and young people who are vaping and using novel-nicotine products. Harm reduction is a principal aim of the services, with recovery seen as a desirable and achievable outcome. These services will be evidence based and tailored to meet the needs of young people, working (read more...)

Summary: Southampton City Council’s young people’s alcohol and drug support service provides treatment and practical support for people aged up to and including 24 in Southampton. It covers information and advice, harm reduction, care co-ordination and psychosocial interventions, alongside support for medical interventions. The service is intended for young people seeking to use alcohol or drugs more safely, reduce or stop use, or remain free from use. It also addresses tobacco-related harm and vaping and novel-nicotine use. Harm reduction is a principal aim, with recovery treated as an achievable outcome. Services are to be evidence-based and tailored to young people’s needs, with active work to reduce health inequalities across the city.

Marine Research Vessel Refit, Maintenance, Equipment and Support Services Framework

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is looking to establish an open framework for the refit, maintenance, equipping and sustainment of its operational research vessels, including RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, together with associated marine assets and scientific systems, across their working life. The support sought is expected to include the following broad areas, which are indicative and not exhaustive. Refit and docking support across the classification cycle, including the intermediate and special survey work falling due within it, broadly covering hull, structural and coating work, propulsion and steering intervention, tailshaft and rudder work, and the repair and renewal identified through survey. Both wet berth and dry dock coverage will be needed over the life of the framework, and the structure will be designed to accommodate suppliers offering (read more...)

Summary: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) intends to establish a framework for refit, maintenance, equipment and support services for its operational research vessels, including RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery, associated marine assets and scientific systems. The expected scope includes refit and docking, hull and structural work, propulsion, steering, tailshafts, rudders, marine engineering, fabrication, pipework, hydraulics, HVAC, electrical systems, interior works, maintenance and commissioning. It also covers original equipment manufacturer and approved-partner support for vessel systems, marine research and survey equipment, and the supply of hardware, spares, components and consumables. Specialist services may include naval architecture, surveying, superintendency, class liaison, project management and engineering consultancy. Work will be carried out at yards, ports and NOC sites in the United Kingdom and overseas, including wet berths and dry docks.

Command and Control Programme (C2P)

Description: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) intends to undertake preliminary market engagement (PME) to consult with suppliers in relation to the MCA's next generation procurement of its Command and Control Programme (C2P). The C2P aims to improve resilience, interoperability, situational awareness, and support for maritime incident management, pollution response and front-line search and rescue operations. The MCA's vision is to create a modern, resilient and insight led capability that harnesses technology, improves decision making, strengthens operational performance, and delivers better outcomes for those we serve. The MCA's objectives for the PME are: * help shape its requirements and specification; * understand available solutions and potential delivery approaches; * understand opportunities and innovation opportunities; * understand perceived risks and constraints; * alert the market of the upcoming opportunity and (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency intends to procure services for its next-generation Command and Control Programme (C2P). The programme is intended to improve resilience, interoperability and situational awareness for maritime incident management, pollution response and front-line search and rescue. It will use technology to support better decision-making, strengthen operational performance and improve outcomes for people served by the agency. The scope covers information technology services, information systems, software packages and software implementation. Delivery will take place across the United Kingdom. The anticipated partner or partners will help provide a modern, resilient and insight-led operational capability, potentially involving system design, software, implementation and related technology services.

Provision of Ship Stability Course Tank and Training Facilities

Description: Ship Stability is a core component of MCA Surveyor Technical Training. To support the effective understanding and application of stability principles, the training programme includes practical stability tank exercises alongside classroom-based learning. The MCA intends to award a contract for the provision of stability tank and classroom facilities to support the delivery of its internal Ship Stability training course for Marine Surveyors. Course content and instruction will be provided by MCA trainers. The supplier will not be responsible for delivering the training content but must provide suitable facilities, equipment and on-site support to enable the effective delivery of the course and achievement of the required competency outcomes.

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is procuring facilities and on-site support for its internal Ship Stability training course for Marine Surveyors. The requirement covers a ship stability training tank, classroom facilities, suitable equipment and practical support for stability exercises. MCA trainers will provide the course content and instruction; the supplier’s role is to provide the environment and assistance needed for effective delivery and achievement of the required competency outcomes. This is a services contract associated with training services. The procurement is intended to support the practical application of ship-stability principles alongside classroom learning within the MCA’s technical training programme.

Co-Developing the 'Digestive Disease Centre' at University Hospital Southampton, Hybrid Procurement and Sponsorship Opportunity

Description: UHS is seeking to engage with interested parties to discuss and refine an opportunity to become a strategic endoscopy partner to the Trust. UHS provides a regional endoscopy service to a population of 3m+, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Following a fire earlier this year, UHS has reviewed its long-term endoscopy requirements and is considering a new purpose-built regional diagnostic endoscopy centre situated close to the main hospital. UHS has existing endoscopy equipment to the value of approximately PS8-10m. This will need to be refreshed throughout this contract. UHS has an indicative budget of PS20-25m for the design and construction of the new centre. This will be designed to meet current and projected future endoscopy and motility needs, 'a one-stop-shop' and be an important (read more...)

Summary: University Hospital Southampton is exploring a strategic partnership to co-develop a purpose-built regional diagnostic endoscopy centre near Southampton General Hospital. The centre would support a population of more than 3 million and provide diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, motility services, workforce training, technology trials and new technique development. The scope may include supplying endoscopy equipment for NHS clinical activity, innovation testing and training; designing and constructing the centre; co-locating hospital staff, clinicians, data and patients with an industry partner; and developing a live NHS test bed for technologies such as artificial intelligence diagnostic tools and ergonomic solutions. The partnership could also include commercial sponsorship, value-in-kind goods or services, and agreed recognition and collaboration benefits. The category is endoscopy equipment, innovation and specialist training services.

Health and Safety Noise Assessment Project

Description: The MCA's requirements are divided into three parts : . MCA Requirement will cover the following: Part 1: Noise Risk Assessment and Recommended Levels of Hearing Protection A feasibility study is required to determine the extent of noise exposure experienced by SCOO and CRO rescue team members during helicopter related operations. These personnel assist with the removal of casualties from helicopters when transferring to ambulances or hospital facilities, and they may also be exposed during live rescue operations when helicopters are required to hover overhead. This results in exposure to high noise levels and significant downward pressure. The initial scope covers three helicopter types, assessed in possibility three geographical areas, to understand typical noise levels and exposure profiles. The study may be extended depending on initial findings. Part (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking health and safety noise assessment services across the United Kingdom. The work covers three areas: assessing noise exposure for SCOO and CRO rescue team members during helicopter operations, including three helicopter types and potentially three geographical areas; measuring marine surveyors’ cumulative exposure in engine rooms, generator spaces and other machinery compartments, and reviewing whether hearing protection is suitable; and assessing cumulative exposure and hearing risks from communication headset use in JRCC and MRCC rescue coordination centres. The requirement is intended to support evidence-based hearing protection and employee health decisions. It is classified as health and safety services. The work may be extended following initial findings and includes assessment reports and recommendations.

Sexual Health Locally Commissioned Services - LARC + HIV Testing

Description: The contract is for the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ("LARC") services and HIV Testing services to improve sexual health outcomes by: * Increasing the use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), giving more individuals and families reliable control over their reproductive health. * Contributing to a reduction in the number of unintended pregnancies and terminations including teenage conceptions. * Contributing to reducing health inequalities by improving access to good reproductive health services for vulnerable groups. * Increasing the knowledge of risks associated with STIs and referring clients who may have been at risk of STIs to an appropriate service. * Diagnosing more previously undiagnosed HIV through enhanced testing of at-risk populations, contributing to a reduction in late diagnosis and the associated harm. The contract term duration is 33 (read more...)

Summary: Southampton City Council commissioned locally delivered sexual health services covering long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and HIV testing. The services are intended to improve reproductive health outcomes, reduce unintended pregnancies, terminations and teenage conceptions, and improve access for vulnerable groups experiencing health inequalities. They also include increasing awareness of sexually transmitted infection risks, referring people who may be at risk to appropriate services, and identifying previously undiagnosed HIV through enhanced testing of at-risk populations. This is a health and social care services requirement, delivered in Southampton. The buyer is Southampton City Council, with commissioning responsibility held within its Public Health and Commissioning (Community & Wellbeing) sections. The requirement is presented as one service package rather than separate operational lots.