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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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30 Mar 2023 at 07:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) services in Nottinghamshire. This two-year and nine-month contract has the potential for a 24-month extension. The procurement process used an open procedure and the contract is valued at GBP 1. The services are classified under health services, and the contract period spans from July 1, 2022, to March 31, 2027. The selected supplier is Mediservices Healthcare, a large-scale business based in Redditch.

This tender for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector to provide local, direct access ultrasound services for the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete for this contract, which aims to improve early diagnostics and patient care pathways within a primary care setting. Businesses with experience in health services and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient experiences are well-suited for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham ICB are seeking suitably qualified organisations to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance and compliance with CQC essential standards. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with Patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer, which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also where appropriate covers any recommendations for further imaging or investigation and advice on management. Structured reporting will be required to support local referrers in their options for further clinical management. The services will need to be fully quality assured, validated and supported by the local Commissioners. The Provider must aim to provide an excellent Patient experience during all parts of the process - to include the examination and the administrative services. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Where there are clear secondary care clinical pathways with ultrasound as a core component, it is more appropriate for this diagnostic to be undertaken as an integral part of the clinical pathway. The provider will be expected to perform Services across the geography of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB Footprint. Bidders should note this is a 2 year and 9 month initial term contract with an option to extend the service for up to a further 24 months as required, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service. The contract is let on a zero value, zero volume basis and activity is not guaranteed. From April 2022, NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire CCG became NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board which is the new Contracting Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2956cc-08a5-4b85-b928-e63efa248f16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 6GA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISERVICES HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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