RFI - End of Life Care Services for North East Essex CCG

This is a Request for Information (RFI) published on behalf of NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The purpose of this RFI is to gauge market interest for the provision of End of Life Care Services. The overall vision for End of Life care in North East Essex is that patients approaching the end of their life should be treated as individuals in relation to their emotional, physical and psychological needs, cared for with dignity and respect, be free from pain and other symptoms, in familiar surroundings in the company of close family and friends. With this RFI, the CCG requests information from prospective Providers regarding their organisation and services. The information will be gathered and will be used to inform the CCG’s service model for an End of Life Care service and future procurement plan. To access the RFI documentation and all other information concerning the RFI, please go to the Bravo 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 Bravo e-tendering system. The closing date for submitting completed RFIs is 12:00 noon on 22nd April 2016 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 provider’s chances of being awarded a contract from any subsequent Invitation to Tender process. The CCG shall not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by respondents to this RFI in preparing and / or submitting such responses.