Public procurement notice: Additional Information
Published: 2016-07-02
Buyer: North East London Commissioning Support Unit
Country: UK
Region: LONDON
Contract type: Services
CPV classification: 85000000 | 85100000: Health services | 85323000

Technical requirements: North East London CSU on behalf of the mentioned London Clinical Commissioning Groups, is seeking to engage with the market in order to establish the level of additional interest to join 2 currently running AQP frameworks namely — Termination of Pregnancy (TOPS) and Audiology Services.
The mentioned CCGs currently contract with a number providers through the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) frameworks for TOPS and Audiology services. Commissioners are now giving consideration to re-opening the AQP windows for both services in order to give the opportunity for interested New providers to apply. Before going to market, they would like to gauge the number of interested new providers in the market
As a repeat window, the intention,if re-issued, would be to continue with the current service models of delivery.
The mentioned CCGs currently contract with a number providers through the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) frameworks for TOPS and Audiology services. Commissioners are now giving consideration to re-opening the AQP windows for both services in order to give the opportunity for interested new providers to apply. Before going to market, they would like to gauge the number of interested new providers in the market.
As a repeat window, the intention,if re-issued, would be to continue with the current service models of delivery.
NHS Camden — Audiology Services Only (also very interested to hear from providers of ear wax removal services).
NHS Waltham Forest, Haringey, Barnet, Havering, Islington, Enfield, Barking and Redbridge — TOPS AQP Only.
Commissioners are now giving consideration to re-opening the AQP windows for both services in order to give the opportunity for interested New providers to apply. Before going to market, they would like to gauge the number of interested new providers in the market. As a repeat window, the intention, if re-issued, would be to continue with the current service models of delivery. For guidance purposes only at this present time, the original specification documentation and further information can be found on Contracts Finder, link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0a14f0-f8bc-4f8a-b67c-3760b49aea2f Note that these specifications will be subject to minor adjustments/ amendments.
Please note that this notice is Not an Expression of Interest within a formal tendering process; Commissioners are merely keen to establish at this point the level of additional interest and experience in the marketplace to deliver the services described. This notice does not commit the named London CCGs to re-issue the AQP services and the CCGs have the right to withdraw the notice. It should also be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.
Please note that this notice is Not an Expression of Interest within a formal tendering process; Commissioners are merely keen to establish at this point the level of additional interest and experience in the marketplace to deliver the services described. This notice does not commit the named London CCGs to re-issue the AQP services and the CCGs have the right to withdraw the notice.Interested organisations should kindly complete the attached form and return via email.