Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care Board
County Hall, Martineau Ln
Norwich
NR1 2DH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
Buyer's address
https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/about-us/our-nhs-integrated-care-board-icb/icb-contact/
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
Market Engagement Non Scalpel Vasectomy AQP Window 2
Reference number
NW2024-71
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Market Engagement Event for non-scalpel vasectomy services AQP Window 2 across Norfolk and Waveney on behalf of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board. The service will be delivered as an AQP (Any Qualified Provider) list.
Contracts awarded as a result of this process are awarded without any exclusivity or commitment as to volumes or levels of activity on the part of the Commissioner(s).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
Norfolk and Waveney
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) wish to re-open the AQP list (Window 2) for providers to deliver non-scalpel vasectomy services across Norfolk and Waveney.
** Current services will remain in place and existing Providers do not need to re-apply.
The ICB has arranged a market engagement event for Monday 22nd July 2024 via Teams.
The event will provide an opportunity for suppliers to engage with the ICB about the pathway.
The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;
1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity;
2. invite interested Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event on Monday 22nd July 2024.
A further advertisement will be issued at the appropriate time. You will not be disadvantaged in any subsequent process if you choose not to respond to this market engagement process.
Registration to attend the market engagement event closes 17:00 hours 19th July 2024.
Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process.
Contracts awarded as a result of this process are awarded without any exclusivity or commitment as to volumes or levels of activity on the part of the Commissioner(s).
The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market testing exercise. Further information and the expression of interest documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C294822
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 July 2024
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