Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
Vespasian House, Barrack Road
Dorchester
DT1 1TG
Contact
Ian Clarke
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Dorset Tier 3 Weight Management Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Dorset is seeking to engage with suitably qualified provides in the market to provide a greater understanding of market capabilities for delivering its Tier 3 weight management service.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Vespasian House, Barrack Road, Dorchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Open Competition
two.2.14) Additional information
NHS Dorset is currently undertaking a review of its Tier 3 Weight management service as part of a process for the potential incorporation of new NICE guidance.
Through the publication of this PIN, the Authority is seeking expressions of interest from qualified providers to participate in a market engagement exercise to gain a better understanding of sector capabilities.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 June 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NHS Dorset's Tier 3 Weight Management Service provides specialist support to patients in making long-term lifestyle changes to manage their weight and improve their health and quality of life. The programme is a multi-disciplinary (MDT) approach to provide expert advice and recommendations for each patient to inform the pathway to bariatric surgery.
As part of its service review and recent NICE approval of drug based management programmes, the Authority is seeking expressions of interest from qualified providers to participate in a market engagement event the week beginning 23rd January 2023 (subject to final confirmation).
This exercise will help improve the Authorities' understanding of market capabilities, innovation and any barriers to delivering new services.
To register for this event, participants will need to register as a supplier on the Authorities health e-commerce system called Atamis https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Atamis is the system chosen by The Department for Health and Social Care and many organisations across the NHS and wider health system to manage tendering and contract management activity.
Registration on the system is only required once to allow you to view your existing contracts with NHS Dorset and any other contracting authorities on the Health Family e-Commercial system, as well as gain access to any new opportunities.
If you want to create a new registration, there is guidance on the Atamis landing page or contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Please email ian.clarke@nhsdorset.nhs.uk to confirm your expression of interest in participating in the event as well as confirming your Atamis registration. You will then be sent further details on the market engagement event.