How to win: North East London Community Dermatology Service

About this contract

Market Engagement Event The proposed North East London (NEL) Community Dermatology Service will provide a consultant-managed service, aligned with British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) guidance, delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for patients with skin, hair and nail conditions within community settings. The service will operate across Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest, supporting timely access to care, improving patient experience and ensuring that patients receive treatment in the most appropriate setting. The service is expected to include referral assessment and triage, Advice & Guidance (A&G), specialist outpatient consultations, diagnostic investigations, minor dermatological procedures and the ongoing management of both acute and long-term dermatological conditions. The service will work collaboratively with primary care, acute trusts and other healthcare partners to provide integrated pathways of care and clear arrangements for onward referral where specialist hospital-based intervention is required. The model will focus on delivering high-quality, safe and effective care, improving

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — NHS North East London Integrated Care Board scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £19,117,580, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 23 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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