This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2019 at 12:47

TenderAmendment

25 Jan 2019 at 14:46

Tender

25 Jan 2019 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting a procurement process for the "Walsall AQP Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service" to provide essential diagnostic ultrasound services for GP registered patients within the borough of Walsall. This procurement falls under the health services industry category and follows the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) model, which has an active contract period from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2021, with an optional 12-month extension available. Interested suppliers were required to submit their tenders by 25th February 2019, and clarifications had to be submitted before 13th February 2019 to ensure a fair selection process.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in diagnostic services and have the capacity to meet the NHS's drive for improved access to healthcare will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Competing providers can leverage the AQP model's framework, which encourages a wider choice for patients while aiming to enhance the quality of diagnostic testing services within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Walsall AQP Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service

Notice Description

NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to provide non-obstetric ultrasound services using an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. The service was required to be provided within the borough of Walsall for Walsall CCG GP registered patients only. As a result of this procurement exercise, an agreement will be established with the successful providers for a period of 2 years with the commissioner having the option to extend the contract by one period of 12 months.The contract extension will be subject to a review of the delivery and performance of the contract. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1948b825-1673-4adc-9327-08604e0d7c68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103927ad-5671-4f80-a8ef-8fe64686b7a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - AQP (OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33112300 - Ultrasound scanners

33124120 - Diagnostic ultrasound devices

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Walsall
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS2 7JL
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Birchills Leamore
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Diagnostic Healthcare Limited

Diagnostic World Ltd

Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd

CuRx Health Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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