Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Arden and GEM CSU
Francis Crick House
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
UK
Contact person: Josselin Canevet
E-mail: josselin.canevet@nhs.net
NUTS: UKF24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Complications of Mesh inserted for internal and external rectal prolapse
Reference number: C176995
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the potential providers within this specialised area. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
914 230.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England would like to identify providers who are interested in extending their current specialised services for women with complications of mesh inserted for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse to include the provision of a Complications of Mesh inserted for internal and external rectal prolapse service in line with the draft service specification outlined in the documents<br/><br/>The service will treat patients with mesh complications consequent to mesh insertion, either vaginally or abdominally, where the clinical indication was rectal prolapse. Respondents will be required to be a designated NHS England commissioned specialised service for women with complications of mesh inserted for urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse. These criteria are essential for service continuity and patient safety. Only providers which meet these criteria will be considered to be potentially capable. <br/><br/>The draft service specification and documentation for the Market engagement is available in the Atamis portal linked below.<br/><br/>This notice is to advise prospective providers in the market of the commissioner’s intention to commission this service and to provide an opportunity to engage with and participate in a market engagement questionnaire. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered with other evidence to inform the commissioning approach. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process may not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent, direct awards may be considered. All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market engagement exercise. An assurance process may be required if a direct award is recommended.<br/><br/>It is anticipated that the contract duration for this service will be 18 months with a contract end date of the 31st March 2025, in align with the existing complications of mesh service. <br/><br/>The questionnaire is available through the Atamis portal: <br/>https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome <br/><br/>The reference is C176995 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire will be: 12:00 on Friday the 14th of July 2023.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
23/06/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/06/2023