Published date: 26 July 2023

This notice was replaced on 30 November 2023

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

Awarded contract (published 16 April 2024)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

East of England

Procurement reference

tender_369982/1217478

Published date

26 July 2023

Closing date

14 August 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

This is an Early Engagement Notice to invite interested providers to attend a virtual market engagement event for an 'All-Age Autism Outreach Service contract opportunity, which will be broadcast via Microsoft (MS) Teams on 18th August 2023.

The All Age Autism Outreach Service will aim to reduce the number of avoidable admissions of autistic people to tier 4 and inpatient services as a result of their autism not being understood. The service will provide support to autistic individuals of all ages, across the Transforming Care Partnership footprint of Southend, Essex and Thurrock, and will be anchored upon the upcoming all age Dynamic Support Register.

The event will occur on 18th August 2023, 10:45am - 12:15pm.

The format of the event will be a presentation from the commissioners (10:45am - 11:45am) followed by a question and answer session (11:45 - 12:15pm). The information gathered will inform the approach to the procurement process.

All organisations wishing to attend the event must complete a booking form via the eProcurement portal no later than 10am on Monday 14th August 2023. The link to enable you to access the Webinar will be provided via the eProcurement Portal Message System, 48 hours prior to the event. A Microsoft Live Webinar - Instructions on how to Access' document can be found in the Buyer Attachment area within the Portal.

To access the booking form please go to the eProcurement Portal at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk. Click on 'Register here' and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can access 'sq_90 - Essex All-Age Autism Outreach Service - Market Engagement Opportunity' by clicking on the link called 'View current opportunities' on the Home Page. Please note that a Booking will not be accepted by any means other than through the e-Procurement Portal.

Should you require any information regarding this event please contact the email address available in this Contract Notice.


More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Address

Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SN14 7AQ
England

Email

kevin.edwards@attain.co.uk

Website

https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/