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Mid & South Essex NHS Trust is exploring options to transform our patient communications from a predominantly paper-based process to a digital-first approach.

The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important tool to help people who use NHS services have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. The FFT was created to help service providers and commissioners understand whether patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are needed. It's a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving NHS care or treatment. Since the FFT was launched in 2013, millions of patients have submitted feedback. It's used by most NHS services, including community care, hospitals, mental health services, maternity services, GP and dental practices, emergency care, and patient transport.

The NHS Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important tool to help people who use NHS services have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. The FFT was created to help service providers and commissioners understand whether patients are happy with the service provided, or where improvements are needed. It's a quick and anonymous way to give your views after receiving NHS care or treatment. Since the FFT was launched in 2013, millions of patients have submitted feedback. It's used by most NHS services, including community care, hospitals, mental health services, maternity services, GP and dental practices, emergency care, and patient transport.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT). Through this exercise, MSEFT aims to engage with the supplier market to gather insight, assess capacity and capability, explore commercial and delivery models, and help shape its future procurement strategy for a potential Managed Services programme. The programme may span four key modalities: • Endoscopy • Radiology • Cath Labs, Cardiothoracic and Vascular • Theatres MSEFT is seeking supplier perspectives on delivering outsourced models across the following areas: Consumables and Non Pay Spend • Gloves • Syringes • Dressings • Surgical consumables • Consignment stock Inventory and Supply Chain Optimisation • Stock management • Just in time supply • Waste reduction • Catalogue management • Logistics management Capital Equipment and Managed Equipment Services • Core equipment • Imaging equipment • Theatre equipment • Maintenance • Replacement planning • Asset management • Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Facilities Management • Hard FM • Soft FM • Strategic estates and infrastructure investment Clinical Pathways and Service Redesign • Theatre utilisation • Length of stay optimisation • Demand management • Pathway standardisation In addition, this structured RFI seeks input on: • Market appetite • Delivery capability • Mobilisation capacity • Commercial models (including IFRS16 considerations) • Risk transfer • KPIs and governance • Innovation opportunities • Baseline data requirements • Potential procurement structures (single procurement, multi lot, or four separate procurements). The feedback collected will inform the design of any future service model and associated procurement approach for MSEFT. To express an interest in this project and access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.ukp.app.jaggaer.com Click on ‘Register here’ and follow the on-screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:0 noon on 17 April 2026. Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any supplier’s chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. MSEFT shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses. This notice does not constitute a call for competition. Participation is voluntary and does not affect eligibility to participate in any future procurement(s). Following receipt and analysis of RFI responses, MSEFT may: • Refine the scope and requirements • Conduct additional engagement sessions • Publish a Planned Procurement Notice • Launch a formal competitive procurement(s). Suppliers who participate in this RFI exercise will be notified through the portal of any subsequent notices. This preliminary market engagement is undertaken in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.

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Mid & South Essex NHS Trust is exploring options to transform our patient communications from a predominantly paper-based process to a digital-first approach.

This is a preliminary market engagement notice only, to communicate that Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (herein “the Authority”) invites interested providers to attend a virtual market engagement event for the Southend Day Surgery Unit Managed Services Operator contract opportunity, which will be broadcast via Microsoft (MS) Teams on Friday 2nd May 2025. The Authority is developing a dedicated Day Surgery Unit and 23 hour Ward to re-provide and replace elective surgical capacity and address growing demand and waiting list pressures. The facility will be a ring-fenced, standalone elective care centre connected to the main hospital to ensure access to inpatient services and diagnostics when required. This model will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, sustainable, and efficient elective surgical service for Mid and South Essex, aligning with national elective recovery priorities. The Authority is seeking to commission a fully managed service offer, providing the operational management and everything from the equipment to the required minimum specification, equipment installation, maintenance and consumables for NHS clinical teams, and potential to contract with the independent and private sector organisations to use. The primary objectives of the unit is to: • Provide a modern fit for purpose environment for day surgery theatres which supports the Authority’s strategy for being at the leading edge of surgery (through cutting edge equipment and responsiveness) that allows the maximum benefit for the Mid and South Essex population. • Implement high-volume, low-complexity surgical pathways in line with Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) principles. • Support recruitment and retention by providing a dedicated and purpose-built environment. The new 1900m² facility will form a fully functional, well maintained and operational suite and will comprise: • 2 Theatres (laminar flow enabled) for a range of elective procedures. • 1 Enhanced Treatment/Procedure Room for outpatient-based interventions. • Pre- and post-operative recovery areas, including 8 patient pods and 2 ensuite side rooms. • General spaces: Waiting, administration, admission and discharge areas, and staff welfare facilities. The expectation is that the below specialities (in the form of elective day-case and 23-hour stay surgeries) will use the facilities, but this is expected to evolve over the life of the contract: • ENT • General Surgery • Pain Management • Oral Surgery • Gynaecology • Burns and Plastics • Orthopaedics (excluding complex procedures requiring a clean facility) • Urology. In addition to providing the aforementioned services, the managed services operator will be required to enter into a separate lease arrangement for the building with a specialist developer/investor. To enable the funding and delivery of the building, the Authority has appointed a specialist developer to deliver the whole building and the fitout of the ground floor Day Surgery Unit. The funding of the project will require an established leasing structure to be implemented. This will therefore require the managed services operator to enter into lease agreements with the developer/funder. The Live Event will occur on Friday 2nd May 2025, from 10:35am to 12:0pm. The format of the Live Event will be a presentation from the Authority (10:35am - 11:30am) followed by a question and answer session (11:30am - 12:0pm). All organisations wishing to attend the event must complete a booking form via the eProcurement portal no later than 12pm on Monday 28th April 2025. The link to enable you to access the Live Event will be provided via the eProcurement Portal Message System, 48 hours prior to the event. A Microsoft Live Event - Instructions on how to Access' document can be found in the Buyer Attachment area within the Portal. To access the booking form please go to the eProcurement Portal at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk. Click on 'Register here' and follow the on-screen instructions. You can access 'sq_120 – Southend Day Surgery Unit Managed Services Operator - Market Engagement Event ‘ by clicking on the link called 'View current opportunities' on the Home Page. Please note that a Booking will not be accepted by any means other than through the e-Procurement Portal. Should you require any information regarding this event please contact the email address available in this notice. Procurement Timeline: This section provides a detailed timeline for the forthcoming procurement process which will be a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure with limited negotiation. The following sets out a summary of this process and a timetable. It should be noted that the dates are expected dates at the time of issuing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and may be subject to change (but only in exceptional circumstances). Market Engagement - Market Engagement Event as indicated above (2 May 2025) Phase One: PSQ - Tender notice and release of the PSQ documents (6 May 2025) - PSQ submission deadline (2 June 2025) - Bidders informed of outcome (18 June 2025) Phase Two: Initial Tender - Release of initial tender documents (19 June 2025) - Initial tender submission deadline (14 July 2025) Phase Three: Negotiations - Negotiation meetings (30 July 2025 to 18 August 2025) Phase Four: Final Tender - Release of final tender documents (25 August 2025) - Final tender submission deadline (17 September 2025) - Bidders informed of outcome (22 October 2025) - Operational contract start (1 April 2027)

Overview Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) currently delivers catering services across three hospital sites: Basildon, Broomfield, and Southend. These services encompass both patient meal provision and retail restaurant catering outlets, delivered through a combination of in-house operations and contracted arrangements. Strategic Objective The Trust is embarking on a transformation of its catering provision to establish a future-proof, compliant, and sustainable service model. This initiative is driven by the following key factors: 1. Compliance and Standards: Alignment with NHS food safety, nutrition, and sustainability requirements. 2. Enhanced Patient Experience: Meeting rising expectations for choice, quality, and overall patient satisfaction. 3. Commercial and Operational Efficiency: Leveraging opportunities to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness within retail catering. 4. Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to Cabinet Office requirements for business case approval and ensuring full compliance under the Procurement Act 2023. Please Note: This notice is for market testing purposes only and does not represent a decision to outsource catering services or a commitment to any future procurement.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on behalf of Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust (MSEFT). With this RFI, MSEFT is seeking to learn the level of possible interest from managed services operators in relation to managing and operating the Southend 23 hour Day Surgery Unit and Cancer Centre. The same information will be gathered from different organisations to inform the service model and future procurement plan. MSEFT is developing a dedicated Day Surgery Unit and 23 hour Ward to increase elective surgical capacity and address growing waiting list pressures. The facility will be a ring-fenced, standalone elective care centre connected to the main hospital to ensure access to inpatient services and diagnostics when required. This model approach will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, sustainable, and efficient elective surgical service for Mid and South Essex, aligning with national elective recovery priorities. MSEFT is seeking to commission a fully managed service offer, providing everything from the equipment specification, equipment installation, maintenance and consumables for NHS staff and independent and private sector organisations to use. The primary objectives of this service are to: • Provide a modern fit for purpose environment for day surgery theatres which supports MSEFT’s strategy for being at the leading edge of surgery (through cutting edge equipment and responsiveness) that allows the maximum benefit for the Mid and South Essex population. • Implement high-volume, low-complexity surgical pathways in line with Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) principles. • Support recruitment and retention by providing a dedicated and purpose-built environment. The new 1900m² facility will form a fully functional, well maintained and operational suite and will comprise: • 2 Theatres (laminar flow enabled) for a range of elective procedures. • 1 Enhanced Treatment/Procedure Room for outpatient-based interventions. • Pre- and post-operative recovery areas, including 8 patient pods and 2 ensuite side rooms. • General spaces: Waiting, administration, admission and discharge areas, and staff welfare facilities. The expectation is that the below specialities (in the form of elective day-case and 23-hour stay surgeries) will use the facilities, but this is expected to evolve over the life of the contract: • ENT • General Surgery • Pain Management • Oral Surgery • Gynaecology • Burns and Plastics • Orthopaedics (excluding complex procedures requiring a clean facility) • Urology. All requriements, specifications and costs associated with the management of the Day Surgery Unit will be included within the Managed Services Contract between MSEFT and the managed services operator and will be outlined in the forthcoming tender documents. In addition to providing the aforementioned services, the managed services operator will be required to enter into a separate lease arrangement for the building with a specialist developer/investor. To enable the funding and delivery of the building, MSEFT have appointed a specialist developer to deliver the whole building and the fitout of the ground floor Day Surgery Unit. The funding of the project will require an established leasing structure to be implemented. This will therefore require the managed services operator to enter into lease agreements with the developer/funder which are guaranteed by MSEFT. All lease liabilities will be passed back through sub underleases to MSEFT and the funding rental liability will be recovered from MSEFT by the managed services operator via deed of covenant. For further information, please refer to the draft service specification that has been included as part of the RFI documentation. To express an interest in this project and access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Jaggaer website at: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk Click on ‘Register here’ and follow the on screen instructions. Please note that expressions of interest will not be accepted by any means other than through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 noon on 4 April 2025. Disclaimer: This RFI is intended only to elicit information. Responders to this RFI should note that no concessions, contracts or other arrangements will be awarded pursuant to this RFI. Responding, or not responding, to this RFI will neither increase nor decrease any supplier’s chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. MSEFT shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise that HealthTrust Europe will be holding a supplier Engagement Event for the creation of the Framework Agreement for the provision of Total Waste Management Services which is proposed to have seven Lots. This will include: • Lot 1 - Domestic/Recycling Waste • Lot 2 - Clinical Waste • Lot 3 - Reusable Sharps Waste • Lot 4 - Confidential Waste • Lot 5 - Total Waste Management • Lot 6 - IT Asset Disposal • Lot 7 - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside bespoke service - (Domestic and Confidential Waste) HTE proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for a maximum period of 4 years with the successful Tenderer (Successful Tenderers), being an initial 3 years period and the option to extend by 1 year period of 12 months, after the initial period. HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as a provider of procurement services; the resultant contract arising from this procurement will be entered into between the Contracting Authorities and the successful bidder. Interested Suppliers should express their interest in attending the Event by emailing (joseph.okhihan@htepg.com) by 2nd February 2024, with the Event to take place on Thursday 8th February 2024 via Microsoft Teams, where further details of the opportunity will be provided. This PIN is not a call for competition but a notice to inform the market of the intent to procure and invite interested suppliers to partake in pre-market engagement.

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (“the Authority”) is developing a dedicated Day Surgery Unit and 23 hour Ward to re-provide and replace elective surgical capacity and address growing demand and waiting list pressures. The facility will be a ring-fenced, standalone elective care centre connected to the main hospital to ensure access to inpatient services and diagnostics when required. This model will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, sustainable, and efficient elective surgical service for Mid and South Essex, aligning with national elective recovery priorities. The Authority is seeking to commission a fully managed service offer, providing the operational management and everything from the equipment to the required minimum specification, equipment installation, maintenance and consumables for NHS clinical teams and potential to contract with the independent and private sector organisations to use. The primary objectives of the unit is to: - Provide a modern fit for purpose environment for day surgery theatres which supports the Authority’s strategy for being at the leading edge of surgery (through cutting edge equipment and responsiveness) that allows the maximum benefit for the Mid and South Essex population. - Implement high-volume, low-complexity surgical pathways in line with Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) principles. - Support recruitment and retention by providing a dedicated and purpose-built environment. The new 1900m² facility will form a fully functional, well maintained and operational suite and will comprise: - 2 Theatres (laminar flow enabled) for a range of elective procedures. - 1 Enhanced Treatment/Procedure Room for outpatient-based interventions. - Pre- and post-operative recovery areas, including 8 patient pods and 2 ensuite side rooms. - General spaces: Waiting, administration, admission and discharge areas, and staff welfare facilities. The expectation is that the below specialities (in the form of elective day-case and 23-hour stay surgeries) will use the facilities, but this is expected to evolve over the life of the contract: - ENT - General Surgery - Pain Management - Oral Surgery - Gynaecology - Burns and Plastics - Orthopaedics (excluding complex procedures requiring a clean facility) - Urology. In addition to providing the aforementioned services, the managed services operator will be required to enter into a separate lease arrangement for the building with a specialist developer/investor. To enable the funding and delivery of the building, the Authority has appointed a specialist developer to deliver the whole building and the fitout of the ground floor Day Surgery Unit. The funding of the project will require an established leasing structure to be implemented. This will therefore require the managed services operator to enter into lease agreements with the developer/funder.