Published date: 26 January 2018

Last edited date: 26 January 2018

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 2 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

South East

Procurement reference

Market Event Midwifery Service

Published date

26 January 2018

Closing date

2 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Commissioner (NHS West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group) is aiming to establish a community midwifery service in the West Kent area as a pilot for implementation on a wider scale. The pilot is expected to involve treating approximately 200 patients, possibly over a two year period. This forms part of the work that is being undertaken by the Maternity Choice and Personalisation Pioneer which is a joint venture between NHS West Kent CCG, NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG and Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (the Trust).

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The Commissioner is holding a market engagement event at the office of NHS West Kent CCG, Wharf House, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1RE on Tuesday 6 February from 2pm to 4pm.


Parties wishing to attend the event should express their interest by email to Natalie Manuel, Commissioning Manager - Maternity, NHS West Kent CCG at natalie.manuel@nhs.net to arrive before 9am on Friday 2 February 2018.


We ask that no more than 3 representatives attend from each interested organisation.


The event will be conducted primarily as an open forum. Providers will also be able to request individual meetings with the Commissioner at the event, and to provide written comments in the week following the event


Disclaimer


This engagement does not commit the commissioner to undertake any subsequent procurement process for the service. Participation or non-participation in any early engagement does not entitle, commit, or disbar any provider from participating in any subsequent procurement process for the service. Any subsequent procurement for the service will be advertised separately as appropriate. Any provider wishing to participate in any subsequent procurement for the service will need to respond to any subsequent notice as appropriate.

About the buyer

Contact name

Natalie Manuel, Commissioning Manager - Maternity

Address

NHS West Kent CCG
Wharf House, Medway Wharf Road
Tonbridge
TN9 1RE
England

Email

natalie.manuel@nhs.net