Tender

Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 May 2022 at 12:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services, with an estimated value of £40,000,000. This procurement falls under the medical imaging services category and is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 27th May 2022. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by 27th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 25th July 2022 and will run until 24th July 2026, providing a significant duration for service provision across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This opportunity presents substantial business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialised in healthcare services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in capsule endoscopy or related medical imaging technologies are well-positioned to compete. The framework allows successful bidders to serve not only the NHS but also other public sector bodies, thereby broadening their market reach and enhancing their service offerings in a growing healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Capsule Endoscopy Managed Services

Notice Description

Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic test used to examine the gastrointestinal tract and check for disorders and conditions such as Crohn's disease, polyps and malabsorption. The procedure is an alternative to traditional endoscopy and could provide a better patient experience. The patient is prepared by attaching sensors to their abdomen. Sedation or anaesthesia are not needed before taking the capsule. The capsule is swallowed with water. The capsule has its own camera and light and takes a series of images. While the capsule passes through the body, it sends images to a data recorder which is typically worn in a shoulder bag, close to the waist. Patients can go about their normal routine and the entire procedure takes about eight hours. Afterwards, images from the data recorder are downloaded and analysed to provide a report to the patient's consultant, who will review it with the patient. The capsule is disposable and will pass through the body naturally with bowel movement. The procedure, and the reporting process, can be undertaken outside of a hospital setting. This can be more convenient for the patient, and free up hospital space. Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service (CPS) wishes to award a national framework agreement for the provision of a capsule endoscopy managed service which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure the services from a compliant purchasing framework. The proposed framework agreement will allow NHS Organisations to procure these Services in a legally compliant manner, with the assurance that Suppliers have met rigorous criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c888a59-f225-4bab-824a-89cc03ebb4ea
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2022 - 24 Jul 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

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