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The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to look in to the opportunity to partner with a supplier and explore opportunities to co-develop a solution to automate clinical coding, using Countess of Chester hospital clinical documentation available. The outputs required are OPCS procedure and ICD diagnosis codes at a Finished Consultant Episode (FCE) level for completed discharges. Outpatient procedures undertaken in an outpatient setting would be within scope. Inpatient / day case admissions would also require primary and secondary diagnosis codes, along with any procedures undertaken. Due to the complexity of clinical coding and range of clinical documentation which would need to be reviewed, along with associated standards / rules, it is likely that early results would be achieved with less complex day cases or within an area such as Endoscopy. We will work with the suppliers to provide access to clinical records and documentation and provide clinical coding advice, testing and validation of any outputs. The initial outputs will need to be tested against coded records to ensure accuracy and depth of coding, to ensure there is no impact on reported clinical outcomes or finances. As part of any agreed contract data protection and data security requirements would need to be met. We intend to run a further competition through the Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services Clinical Coding Support Services DPS (reference DPS012). Only those suppliers confirmed on the DPS will be considered for invitation to the further competition. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in joining the above referenced DPS. PLEASE NOTE: Any supplier must be registered on the DPS no later than 17:00 on Friday 22nd February 2025. Any supplier registered after this date cut-off date won't be included in the further competition.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust would like to look in to the opportunity to partner with a supplier and explore opportunities to co-develop a solution to automate clinical coding, using Countess of Chester hospital clinical documentation available. The outputs required are OPCS procedure and ICD diagnosis codes at a Finished Consultant Episode (FCE) level for completed discharges. Outpatient procedures undertaken in an outpatient setting would be within scope. Inpatient / day case admissions would also require primary and secondary diagnosis codes, along with any procedures undertaken. Due to the complexity of clinical coding and range of clinical documentation which would need to be reviewed, along with associated standards / rules, it is likely that early results would be achieved with less complex day cases or within an area such as Endoscopy. We will work with the suppliers to provide access to clinical records and documentation and provide clinical coding advice, testing and validation of any outputs. The initial outputs will need to be tested against coded records to ensure accuracy and depth of coding, to ensure there is no impact on reported clinical outcomes or finances. As part of any agreed contract data protection and data security requirements would need to be met. We intend to run a further competition through the Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services Clinical Coding Support Services DPS (reference DPS012). Only those suppliers confirmed on the DPS will be considered for invitation to the further competition. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in joining the above referenced DPS.

The objective of this framework is to support mental health patient needs through the provision of Bed watching services. The successful Supplier(s) will provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel to monitor high risk individuals who have been admitted to hospital (or other NHS locations) and have been identified as violent, aggressive or lacking capacity. These personnel are required in addition to the normal staff working within the NHS setting. These services will ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff and visitors, and ensure the hospital environment is safe, welcoming and accessible for all. As part of the service, the Supplier's staff will also ensure the buildings and often valuable equipment within them are protected. The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents

The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) seek to procure and manage a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK. The proposed framework will cover onsite comprehensive initial and ongoing low carbon energy efficient infrastructure services, improvement, and upgrades to existing or new facilities (LOT1) coupled with one of the main routes to net zero which are available in the UK, namely geothermal energy (LOT2), green district heating energy (LOT3), hydrogen or biogas delivery (LOT4), combined lot when awarded onto 2 or more of Lots 1-4 (LOT5). The proposed lot structure is subject to change following the pre-market engagement. This notice is for pre-engagement only and seeks market feedback concerning the proposed public sector building net zero framework agreement in energy management for capable suppliers to propose, design, and contract to take public buildings to net zero. This will be subject to Cabinet Office approval. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this early engagement exercise. Note that this is NOT a call for competition. If we decide to go ahead with the framework, we will publish a separate notice. The purpose of this Early Engagement notice is to conduct preliminary market consultation, with a view to preparing a procurement. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an invitation to tender (if invitations to tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an invitation to tender.

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design and delivery of clinical trials to logistics, sample management, secure data handling, and laboratory support. Biomedical research support solutions covered by this framework agreement will include, but are not limited to: • Design of biomedical research clinical trials • Implementation of biomedical research clinical trials • Management of biomedical research clinical trials • Transportation of biomedical research samples • Automated biomedical sample storage • Manual biomedical sample storage • Temperature-controlled biomedical sample storage • Collection of biomedical research data • Secure storage of biomedical research data • Analysis of biomedical research data • Reporting and interpretation of biomedical research data • Provision of biomedical research laboratory facilities • Provision of biomedical research laboratory equipment

This framework is for the provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services. This service will provide clients with an end to end outsourced lifecycle contract management solution for their assets, covering procurement, contract management and service delivery management. The service aims to increase efficiency against traditional contract letting and management methods whilst maintaining or improving high standards of delivery.

This notice informs suppliers of an upcoming procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 using the Open Procedure. The Trust intends to engage with the market to gather feedback and insights prior to issuing the Tender Notice. The Trust is intending to operate on a Trust-owned linen management system, where reporting and laundry services will be outsourced to a supplier. Suppliers should ensure they understand this operating model as part of their engagement and any subsequent tendering activity. The Trust seeks a Laundry Service provider capable of delivering: • Daily delivery and collection of Trust owned linen across Trust sites this may include: • Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL • Ellesmere Port Hospital, 14 Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6SG • Tarpley War Memorial Hospital, 14 Park Road, Tarporley, CW6 0AP • RFID or equivalent asset tagging and tracking • Compliance with HTM 01-04 infection control standards • Wash-and-return service for specialist items

The objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with decontamination tracking and traceability management systems, along with consumables and support services. Suppliers can also supply all associated hardware, if required. A decontamination tracking and traceability management system is used by hospitals during the decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of instruments, endoscopes, and flexi scopes. The system supports the seamless decontamination, sterilisation, tracking, and tracing of all instruments, endoscopes, or devices through the decontamination facility and process, ensuring they are safely returned for use.

System intended for deployment within an NHS hospital setting. The purpose of this market engagement is to enable the procurement department to initiate a procurement exercise and identify suitable suppliers capable of delivering a system that enhances the outpatient experience, streamlines operational processes, and integrates seamlessly with existing hospital

The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings.

The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) seeks to procure a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK. We intend to create this Framework in collaboration with a partner capable of covering the following scope: Onsite comprehensive initial and ongoing low carbon energy efficient infrastructure services, improvement, and upgrades to existing or new facilities. Along with other solutions such as Geothermal energy, Green district heating energy and Hydrogen or biogas delivery. We are seeking a partner to take on the role of Framework Manager, responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Framework. This role would include offering procurement, legal, and technical expertise, as well as overseeing the monitoring and verification of savings throughout the contract lifecycle. The Framework Manager would also support business case development, assist with contracting authority approvals, and providing support with financing options and associated processes. The appointed supplier will have the right to charge management fees to framework suppliers linked to any contracts awarded. COCH cannot guarantee that there will be any contracts and is not responsible for seeking or generating potential contract opportunities. We are conducting this preliminary market engagement for all of the permitted purposes listed below: a. developing the authority's requirements and approach to the procurement; b. designing a procedure, conditions of participation or award criteria; c. preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; d. identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods, services or works required; e. identifying likely contractual terms; and f. building capacity among suppliers in relation to the contract being awarded. Any information provided as part of the preliminary market engagement may be used to support the permitted purposes outlined above.

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of upholstery services to contribute to a more circular economy, aligning with broader environmental goals while promoting cost-effective and resource-efficient practices. Upholstery services covered by this framework agreement will include, but are not limited to: • Initial inspection • Consultation with client • Material options • Colour and design choices • Disassembly • Evaluation of the frame • Padding replacement • Repairs to frame or springs • Cutting and sewing • Attachment of new fabric • Finishing touches • Reassembly • Final inspection • Testing • Guidance on maintenance • Cleaning • Warranty or aftercare services The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents

In 2019 the NHS Long Term Plan set out the key ambition that all pathology services in England would be part of a pathology network by 2023 (now April 2025). In response to this the Cheshire & Merseyside Pathology Network developed an Outline Business Case which detailed an ambitious Target Operating Model which consists of developing 3 pathology hubs which would work together to make the best use of the assets and capabilities available, and to deliver on the benefits to patient care that are available by working more closely together. These three hubs cover the following geographical areas: North Hub - Liverpool East Hub - Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington & Halton South Hub - Cheshire West and The Wirral To meet the National and Local ambitions Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider to deliver the South Hub Pathology Service. This provider must be able to offer a single pathology service for the geographical area of the South Hub (see table above) delivered through a hub and spoke model. The provider must be able to deliver a single pathology service which consists of a Central Hub, situated in the geographic area, and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) at Countess of Chester Hospital and Chester and Wirral Microbiology Services (Bromborough, Wirral). The provider must continue to maintain an ESL based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and an ESL at Chester and Wirral Microbiology Services. The provider must be able to deliver all aspects of: Cellular Pathology (Histopathology and Cytology), Mortuary Services, Blood Science (Chemistry, Haematology, coagulation and blood transfusion), Immunology, Microbiology and Point of Care pathology services within the Central Hub. The provider must be able to deliver Blood science (Chemistry, Haematology and blood transfusion), cellular pathology (Histopathology, cytology), Point of Care and a small amount of microbiology Screening (COVID, Flu testing) at the ESLs. To provide the service all hospital sites will retain their current equipment from their current suppliers, and so the provider will not be required to provide any equipment as part of this service. The Provider must demonstrate that they can fulfil the current Pathology service requirements and the future ambitions of the Countess of Chester hospital and our Stakeholders. To provide the service all current sites will retain their current equipment from their current suppliers, and so the provider will not be required to provide any equipment as part of this service. For the avoidance of doubt this is not a managed service equipment contract.

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management. The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully-management solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings. The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents

The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services (CPS) and the Carbon and Energy Fund Ltd (CEF) seek to procure and manage a framework of capable contractors to provide initial and ongoing net zero energy related resilience and service improvements to the public sector in the UK. This will be subject to Cabinet Office approval.

Commercial Procurement Services, hosted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is considering the letting of a National Framework Agreement to cover Crisis Communications Support for UK public sector organisations. The aim of this PIN Notice, Preliminary Specification and Questionnaire is to understand, from each supplier in the market, the appropriateness of a potential framework agreement. The purpose of this PIN notice is to conduct preliminary market consultation, with a view to preparing a procurement. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an invitation to tender (if invitations to tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an invitation to tender. This PIN notice is NOT a call for competition. There is no guarantee that any procurement exercise will result from this consultation.

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a compliant route for the provision of a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy System. The proposed framework agreement will allow NHS Organisations to procure these goods in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria.

The Countess of Chester Hospital Commercial Procurement Services would like to engage with suppliers of Falls Prevention Services and Falls Detection Products. We want to see if there is the potential for a national framework agreement and ensure all potential scope for goods and services would be captured under our framework agreement. Closing date for expressions of interest is 13/12/2024.

Some NHS organisations have in-house Sterile Services and Endoscopy Decontamination facilities (SSD) the building fabric of which requires updating or replacing. In order to maintain compliant services, NHS organisations may choose to outsource the SSD provision or to invest in the development of new in-house facilities. This Framework Agreement offers a solution for NHS organisations wishing to invest in the development of new in-house facilities. The Framework Agreement allows NHS organisations to procure a Supplier to design, build and equip a new facility from which decontamination services would be provided; provide a managed service for ongoing facilities management and maintenance of the new building facility; and provide a continuing managed service for ongoing maintenance, availability and renewal of the decontamination services machinery, equipment and surgical instruments and supplies. A new facility could utilise traditional construction methods, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) or conversion of an existing building, and could be located on site, or off site depending on client requirements. The Supplier may also be required to provide finance to enable the design and/or build and/or equip of a new facility.