# Lymphoedema Service in Northamptonshire

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT](/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Published: 8 January 2018
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 7d750bbe-4eea-48ed-bc48-114ed6f14161-190026
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f521ecef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

## Description

NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG’s are looking to commission a service aimed at delivering clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access care closer to patients\. The aim is to commission a high quality, evidence-based, effective, equitable and accessible service for adults with lymphoedema, regardless of aetiology, that ensures improved, positive and sustainable patient outcomes in relation to clinical needs, quality of life, health and well-being\. The CCGs’ preference is to have a model of management founded on prevention, early diagnosis and intervention, and timely management of lymphoedema\. The service should: • Ensure early recognition, awareness and knowledge of lymphoedema, its prevention and management amongst all health care staff and professionals, and relevant patient groups\. • Encourage education, training and professional development for health care staff in relation to lymphoedema\. • Maximise supported self-management among those patients at risk of, and living with lymphoedema\. Duration of Contract The contract will be for 3 years commencing as soon as possible with an option to extend for a further year\. If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind\.Carter@ardengemcsu\.nhs\.uk by no later than 5\.00pm on Monday 16th November 2015\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d750bbe-4eea-48ed-bc48-114ed6f14161-190026)