Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Rd,
Basildon
SS14 3HG
Contact
Cariad Burgess
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
99E
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.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://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/
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 Event - Integrated Community Dermatology Service for NHS MSE ICB
Reference number
ACE-0756-2024-MSE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is intended to notify the market of the Market Engagement event only. This PIN is NOT a call for competition.
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") invites suitably qualified providers to attend a virtual Market Engagement event which will inform the market of the Authority's intention to undertake a procurement process for the provision of an Integrated Community Dermatology Service.
The Authority has published this PIN to support market engagement for this Integrated Community Dermatology Service only.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £41,230,073
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
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Mid and South Essex Health Economy
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (hereafter referred to as "the Authority") invites suitably qualified providers to attend a virtual Market Engagement event which will inform the market of the Authority's intention to undertake a procurement process for the provision of an Integrated Community Dermatology Service.
There are currently multiple pathways into Dermatology Services due to historic commissioning arrangements made by five separate Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). The Authority was established in July 2022, superseding the CCGs. The Authority aims to address the health inequalities across the system by implementing a new single service that will ensure an equitable service and support early diagnosis and intervention for patients.
The Authority aims to implement a single integrated community dermatology service across Mid and South Essex. The service will be Consultant led and will provide a single point of access into all Dermatology pathways, supported by teledermatology. The service will see and treat those appropriate to be seen in the community service and ensure that any urgent suspected cancer, or urgent/red flag conditions are referred promptly into secondary care. The service will ensure that patients are seen by the right person at the right time on the correct pathway. The service will deliver face to face care across a number of community locations to enable patients to receive care closer to home. The service will prevent avoidable secondary care attendances through the use of rapid consultant triage and ability to see and treat patients who do not require acute care.
The Market Engagement event will take place virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday 09th October 2024 from 14:00hrs to 15:00hrs.
The event will offer an opportunity to engage with stakeholders and for prospective service providers to learn more about the service. The procurement process and timetable will also be shared.
To register interest in attending the engagement event please go to https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html . Click on 'Register here' and follow the onscreen instructions. The relevant documentation will be available within the 'SQ_112 - Market Engagement - Dermatology Service for NHS MSE ICB' project.
The closing date for registering attendance is Monday 07th October 2024 by 17:30hrs.
Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw from the process at any time or to not tender the service(s) or to tender on a different basis. In such circumstances, and in any event, the Authority and/or its advisors shall not be liable for any costs or loss of expenses whatsoever incurred by any organisation, agent or subsidiary that may have contributed to any proposals submitted to this notice. Any and all information/documents are draft and subject to change. Under no circumstances should providers approach the Authority directly in relation to the service.
The service that this Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply.
two.2.14) Additional information
All relevant information pertaining to this opportunity can be found via the e-procurement portal (https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) under the title 'SQ_112 - Market Engagement - Dermatology Service for NHS MSE ICB' project. The closing date for registering attendance is Monday 07th October 2024 by 17:30hrs.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 October 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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The Market Engagement event will take place virtually via MS Teams on Wednesday 09th October 2024 from 14:00hrs to 15:00hrs. All information pertaining to this opportunity can be found via the e-procurement portal (https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/).
The service that this Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply.