Pipeline Framework: Community Dermatology Service (HCDS) on behalf of NHS Hounslow CCG

A pipeline has been launched for Community Dermatology Service (HCDS) on behalf of NHS Hounslow CCGThe contract start Date is 11 January 2019. Approach to market date is 01 March 2019NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking to engage with qualified and experienced providers to express their interest and inform the design of a system for a Community Dermatology service that meets our population needs, which is delivered to a high quality standard.In order to refine our commissioning approach for the service, develop an innovative model and inform the development of our service specification, we would like to invite early engagement with potential service providers. Responses (or lack of responses) to this invitation to express an interests and engage with the CCG will inform our strategy to award a contract and whether a competitive procurement will be appropriate. Please help to review the attached service specification and MOI and then complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire and send back as per the instructions enclosed.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Shared Business Services, 31 Broadway, Salford M50 2UW. Email phil_gouldbourn@nhs.net (Phil Gouldbourn)