This Early Market Engagement (EME) is being led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH or the ‘Authority’) on behalf of the East Midlands Decontamination Collaboration (EMDC), a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFH or SFHFT) (collectively referred to as the ‘Collaboration’).
• The Collaboration is seeking to engage with decontamination service providers (Suppliers) to raise awareness of its future plans for Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and endoscope decontamination services.
• The purpose of this Early Market Engagement (EME) is to:
o Understand what solutions, models, and innovations are currently available in the market.
o Learn from previous examples of similar projects delivered elsewhere.
o Gather Supplier views on potential delivery approaches, risks, and enablers.
o Explore opportunities for collaboration and transitional support options.