NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG are holding a Market Engagement Event for providers of Podiatry Services who are interested in tendering.

It is anticipated that a formal procurement will begin between January 2016 and April 2016 with new services to commence on 1 October 2016.

The event will offer potential providers the opportunity to gain an understanding of the scope of service being procured together with the vision, objectives and key requirements.

It will also offer opportunities for potential providers to influence any delivery model and the final service specification.

The new service will commence on 1 October 2016.

Further information regarding contract length, activity and finance will be provided as part of the procurement process.

The Market Engagement Events will be held on 26th November 2015 in Scarborough.

Further information regarding timings, venue and how to book places will be posted on the procurement e-portal.

To register interest in attending engagement events for potential future providers please go to www.nhssourcing.co.uk There will be a maximum of four places available per organisation.

The services to which this notice relates fall within Part B of Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (as amended) ("the Regulations").

Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to Part B services.