Central Norfolk Community Complementary Therapy Primary Care led Lymphodema Service

NHS Norwich CCG (Coordinating Commissioner), with NHS North & South Norfolk CCGs intend to commission a locally provided Complementary Primary Care led Lymphoedema Service to improve access, promote early intervention, limit disease progression, reduce need for time-intensive therapy, lower cellulitis hospital admission rates. The scope covers patients registered with NHS Norwich, North Norfolk and South Norfolk CCGs. The new contract will commence 1 April 2018 under the NHS Standard Contract for a 3 year term. Aims: Service User focused to improve patient experience/ outcomes, support independence, improve quality of life for those living with and beyond cancer/ cancer treatment, and for those with Lymphoedema where lymphatic failure is a result of an otherwise normal lymphatic system, adaptable to local needs, prevent admission to hospital based care - release outpatient capacity and reduce the number/ duration of hospital admissions or attendances for complications of Lymphoedema.

Additional information: The initial PIN advertising a potential future opportunity stated that the process would be a limited competitive process with pre-determined/ pre-chosen suppliers and that no EOI would be sought, however the Commissioners have decided to issue a non-restricted competitive Request for Question and Proposal (RFQ/P). Interested organisations wishing to participate must register on the e-tendering system site Pro-Contract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Login