Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-c753-7395-9a0a-e3879e8873f7/community-copd-service-invitation-to-bidder-information-event closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Community COPD Service - Invitation to Bidder Information Event [NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £5,250,000 to £7,000,000 Published 4 May 2017 Deadline Closed 16 May 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Halton CCG has a requirement for a Community COPD Service. Operating across Halton, the Community COPD Service will provide home (including residential & nursing homes) and community based care. The service must be able to deliver: • Patient centred care which allows patients with COPD to be more independent, taking more responsibility for their own care and quality of life. • Seamless care and support to patients and their carers through close working arrangements with social care and 3rd sector providers • A 'shift of care' into the community, working primarily with general practice as part of a multi-disciplinary team designed around, and for, the patient and carer • Referrals of appropriate patients to the Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service The Community COPD Service will also be required to make a significant contribution to NHS Halton CCG's plans to reduce non-elective admissions, to effectively manage prescribing costs and to improve the management of patients with COPD in primary care. The contract will be awarded for an initial 5-year period with the potential to extend for a further 1 x 2-year period. \*\* Prior registration for the event is essential \*\* The bidder information event will take place on Thursday 18th May 2017 at 1.30pm at The Heath Business & Technical Park (room Sycamore A), Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX. The event will consist of presentations by the CCG about the service which will be followed by a 1 to 1 meeting opportunity with members of the CCG. These meetings will be allocated on a first come, first come served basis and the CCG will make all endeavours that all interested parties are provided with a 1 to 1 meeting. Further information will be provided upon registration for the event. To book a place please contact James Aldred on Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e7152559-472c-4633-8ae0-cda7f30237d3) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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