Request for Information - Provision of Neuro-Cognitive Testing Materials

Concepts

• psychology testing devices
• lichfield
• defence medical rehabilitation centre
• dmrc
• test results
• provision of neuro-cognitive testing materials
• test booklets
• test requests booklets
• outpatient neuro rehabilitation
• cognitive deficits

Location

Description

CUSTOMER: Defence Medical Services HQ, Ministry of Defence (The Authority) DATE RESPONSE REQUIRED: Friday 11th March 2022 Dear Potential Provider, We would like to notify you of a potential upcoming requirement, and by doing so we are keen to understand where the market stands in terms of our requirement below. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information relating to the provision of neurocognitive testing, which the Authority requires for use at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC). CURRENT SITUATION The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), Stanford Hall, provides both inpatient and outpatient neuro rehabilitation to Service Personnel (SP) who have a neurological condition, including mild, moderate and severe brain injuries. Conditions affecting the brain frequently result in cognitive difficulties experienced by patients. In order to assess the presence and severity of specific cognitive problems, the specialist psychology team require validated assessment tools. The results inform the treatment required by patients and safety of personnel returning to military duties. The Authority requires neuro cognitive testing materials to identify cognitive deficits in patients with neurological conditions. This allows clinicians to determine whether and what treatment strategies are required to improve cognitive functioning or compensate with strategies to manage deficits identified. The test results help to inform whether a SP will be able to return to a military role. REQUIREMENT 1. The Contractor is to provide a range of neuro cognitive testing materials including: a. TOMM b. TOPF c. WAIS d. WMS e. D-KEFS f. Hayling and Brixton g. RBANS 2. The Authority shall require the test booklets to be delivered to: DMRC Neuro Services Manager Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall Stanford on Soar Loughborough England LE12 5BL CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES The Contractor shall be required to ensure that all test requests booklets are dispatched within 5 working days of receipt of order. Any missing items are to be replaced within 48 hours at no extra cost to the Authority. RESPONSE GUIDANCE This Request for Information (RFI) has been issued in order to better understand the market.

CPV Codes

• 33156000 - Psychology testing devices

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.
• Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

The Authority is inviting interested parties to provide details on their capacity and capability in this field along with a proposed delivery model. If you wish to engage with the Authority regarding this RFI, please email thomas.rockett101@mod.gov.uk with the following information: a. Company Name b. Brief description of your Company c. Details of capacity and capability in this field d. Point of Contact details Please note the following general conditions: - This RFI will help us to refine the requirements. - We reserve the right not to proceed with this procurement. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to instigating a formal procurement process. - Any and all costs associated with the production of such a response either to an RFI or any resultant competition must be borne by the Supplier. The Authority will not contribute in any way to meeting production costs of any response. - No down-selection of Potential Providers will take place as a consequence of any responses or interactions relating to this RFI. - We expect that all responses to this RFI will be provided by Potential Providers in good faith to the best of their ability in the light of information available at the time of their response. - No information provided by a Potential Provider in response to this RFI will be carried forward, used or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the Potential Provider, in any subsequent formal procurement process that may take place. - Should a Potential Provider fail to respond to this Supplier Questionnaire, it will not affect any further participation in any possible future procurement for this capability.