Published date: 31 July 2020

This notice was replaced on 8 September 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 8 September 2021)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

WA10495

Published date

31 July 2020

Closing date

9 September 2020

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Due to expiry of the current contract, NHS England and NHS Improvement South West (The Commissioner) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver the Breast Screening Programme for the population North and East Devon from October 2021. The contract term is currently being determined, but will be a minimum of four years. Please note that the contract value given in this notice is an indicative annual value at this point.

The aim of the NHS Breast Screening Programme is to reduce mortality from breast cancer, by diagnosing cancer at an early stage when treatment is more successful. This will be achieved by delivering evidence-based, population-based screening programmes in line with strict national guidance and standards

Changes to the national programme are anticipated during the term of this contract, thus providers will be expected to work with commissioners to implement required changes and adjust service delivery in a safe and timely manner. Further information regarding the national Breast Screening programme and standards of delivery can be found at https://www.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/population-screening-programmes-breast

Publication of this notice does not commit NHS England to a future procurement. NHS England will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Providers who wish to take part will need to register on the e-procurement system, In-Tend, and submit a completed market engagement questionnaire (to the placeholder provided) by 12 noon on 9th September 2020. The opportunity and questionnaire can be accessed via the 'current tenders' list on In-Tend, available via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioners.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lisa Chivers

Address

Sedgemoor Centre
St Austell
PL25 5AS
England

Email

lisachivers@nhs.net