Planning

Market Engagement Event for the establishment of a PDPS for Voluntary Sector and SME Specialist Contracts Framework for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

  • NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-035704

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-042194

Published 4 December 2023, 4:43pm



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

Email

cariad.burgess@attain.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKH - East of England

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 for the establishment of a PDPS for Voluntary Sector and SME Specialist Contracts Framework for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This is an opportunity notice to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (NHS MSE ICB) (herein "The Authority" invites all suitable providers to attend this Market Engagement Event for the establishment of a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS). The Authority aims to establish this PDPS framework provision for small and medium enterprises (SME)s, Voluntary Sector Charity Organisations (VSCOs), and organisations who could deliver purpose led services within the Mid and South Essex ICB localities. The PDPS services aim to support the ICB's understanding of the community infrastructure that can underpin ongoing development and will enable more rapid implementation of schemes through a streamlined "call-off" process, via the PDPS framework.

The market engagement event will be held Monday 11th December 2023 at 11:30am. The session will comprise of a Microsoft Teams Live Event which will be comprised of a broadcasted presentation live from the from Commissioners and will be followed by a Q&A session.

All interested providers must register at the Attain e-procurement portal at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ (SQ_97_Market Engagement Event - PDPS Voluntary Sector and SME Specialist Contracts Framework for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB) to complete and return the market engagement booking form.

The deadline to express an interest is Monday 11th December 2023, at 09:00hrs. All further information and documents are free and available at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/

Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgement. The Commissioners reserve 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 Commissioners and/or their 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.

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.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 85323000 - Community health services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH - East of England

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The timetable and procurement documents pertaining to this PDPS will be released in due course and will appropriately advertised in the appropriate platforms (Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder).

This is a notice to communicate that a market engagement event will be held Monday 11th December 2023 at 11:30am. The session will comprise of a Microsoft Teams Live Event which will be comprised of a broadcasted presentation live from the from Commissioners and will be followed by a Q&A session.

All interested providers must register at the Attain e-procurement portal at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ (SQ_97_Market Engagement Event - PDPS Voluntary Sector and SME Specialist Contracts Framework for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB) to complete and return the market engagement booking form.

The deadline to express an interest is Monday 11th December 2023, at 09:00hrs. All further information and documents are free and available at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

4 December 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: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you prior to any subsequent procurement is a matter solely for your own commercial judgement. The Commissioners reserve 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 Commissioners and/or their 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.

Interested providers can find further information, and information on how to register their interest in attending the market engagement event by completing and sending the booking form that is in the Attain Bravo e-Procurement Portal at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk