Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group
The Forum, Marlowes
Leicester
HP1 1DN
Contact
Camilla Ball
Telephone
+44 11111111
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
National registration number
na
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://hertsvalleysccg.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://hertsvalleysccg.nhs.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Charter House, Parkway
Welwyn Garden City
AL8 6JL
Contact
Camilla Ball
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.enhertsccg.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.enhertsccg.nhs.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/29858
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys (HVCCG) and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups
Reference number
Herts_Wheelchairs_MEE_June2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups
NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of the Commissioners, NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) (Lead Commissioner) and NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (ENHCCG), would like to invite potential Bidders and interested parties to attend a virtual 'Market Engagement Event'. The purpose of this event will be to progress the commissioning project paused, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for Wheelchair Services, for the registered populations of the Commissioners.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To date the commissioners have identified the following as some of the key attributes which will be required of the service:
• Improve the pace of delivery of children’s and adults’ wheelchairs.
• A focus on continuous service improvement. The Provider will proactively identify opportunities to improve the quality, speed and efficiency of the service. They will also be responsive to issues and challenges faced, addressing them with solutions.
• Demonstrate innovative and efficient stock control and procurement of wheelchairs, accessories, parts, and bespoke seating to minimise the time it takes to provide a Service User with their wheelchair.
• Implement a step change in patient choice and control, through the articulation of a clear NHS offer and eligibility criteria, the mainstreaming of Personal Wheelchair Budgets, service user recorded outcome measures, and consistent use of Service User engagement and feedback.
• Ensure that the right data is captured, in the right way and at the right time, so that the service and Commissioners can identify issues early and implement timely responses to them.
• Use of learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve wheelchair services and outcomes for service users.
The Market Engagement Event will take place virtually on 01st July 2021, 3 – 4pm, using Microsoft Teams (online, using a web browser, or application).
The Event will provide:
• An overview of the service being tendered;
• An overview of the CCG's requirements and aims for the service;
• An overview of the anticipated procurement process;
• An opportunity for the market to ask questions about the service and procurement,
• An invite to provide feedback on the proposed Light Touch Regime (of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) procurement process and proposed service requirements.
Providers wishing to reserve a place need to log onto Arden & GEM CSUs procurement portal (EU-Supply / Mercell) and register their attendance by 5pm on Wednesday 30th June 2021, after which you will be sent the link to join the event.
If you are unable to attend then event, you are kindly invited to provide your details via the portal, detailed below, if you wish to receive updates in relation to the Hertfordshire Wheelchair Service.
To register on the portal:
» https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
» From the portal Home Page, click the “New Supplier Registration” link on the left if you have not registered before, or log in on the right if your organisation is already registered (please note the portal will not allow multiple registrations for the same organisation so if your company already has log in details, these must be utilised)
» By registering, or logging in you are accepting the terms & conditions for using the portal.
Once registered, find the opportunity and express interest by:
» Logging into the Arden and GEM CSU e- tendering portal
» Search the Quote/tender 44819 - HVCCG/MEE/JUNE2021 - Virtual Market Engagement - Wheelchair Services for NHS Herts Valleys and NHS East and North Hertfordshire (ENHCCG) Clinical Commissioning Groups
» Complete and submit a response to the questionnaire.
» Your registration will be confirmed via a calendar invite to the event.
If you require technical support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact:
• 0800 840 2050 during office hours ONLY (08.00 to 17.00)
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2021
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