Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Provision of Podiatric Surgery for CLCH

The purpose of this PIN is to notify the market of a forthcoming procurement. The procurement will seek to appoint a provider(s) that can deliver foot surgery for patients. It is anticipated that an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be issued via www.atamis.co.uk/e-sourcing in Q3 2023 with a view to a new agreement being live in Q2 2024. If you are interested in being invited to this opportunity, please contact Siobhan.forrester@capita.com by 12pm Friday 9th June 2023.

Additional information: The aim of the service is to deliver a high quality efficient and effective foot surgery for patients of CLCH. The subcontractor will provide as a standard, access to an agreed theatre space and recovery area to facilitate the procedures on a fortnightly basis. Bookings include all necessary core staffing (not including consultant podiatric surgeons) for the admission, treatment, recovery and discharge of patients, with agreements in place to staff GA & LA lists and nursing cover for pre-assessment to support GA lists only. The subcontractor will also provide general consumables to facilitate the lists, along with pharmacy services and decontamination of instruments. The Provider will be responsible for the provision and upkeep of power and blades, instruments and trays and internal/external fixations. The provider will also provide standard estate requirements including linen, heating and electricity, general and clinical waste.