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Summary, notice description and lot information
The public procurement process detailed involves NHS England North West, acting as the buying organisation, planning a market landscaping exercise for Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA) services in the North West of England. This tender falls under the health services category and is currently in the planning stage. The exercise aims to gather information rather than inviting competition, with a closing date for submission of the Request for Information by 5:00pm on 22 September 2025.
Potential providers should note the future notice date set for 9 October 2025, as this is not a call for competition but an opportunity to express interest in potential future contracts starting on 1 April 2026, spanning three years with a possible two-year extension. This tender presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and hospital services, particularly those with capabilities in advanced medical procedures. Businesses that can collaborate closely with NHS entities and innovate within the healthcare system would be well-placed to benefit.
The procurement method involves an electronic tendering tool which can streamline communication and document submission, offering an efficient process for suppliers familiar with digital platforms. Engaging in this market landscaping exercise allows businesses to position themselves advantageously for future competitive opportunities once the tender notice is published.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England North West (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a market landscaping exercise in relation to Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Osteochondral Allograft (OCA for the North West of England. This market landscaping exercise is a request for information and is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. Proposed Contract Start Date: 01 April 2026. The proposed contract term is for an initial period of 03 years, with an option to extend for a further 02 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. It is important to note that this market landscaping exercise is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future competition opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender. The closing date for submission of RFI response is by 5:00pm 22 September 2025.
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