Tender

Community Echocardiogram Service for Oxfordshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

15 Sep 2017 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for a "Community Echocardiogram Service for Oxfordshire". This procurement process falls under the healthcare industry category and is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2018, with a contract duration of three years and an optional two-year extension. The tender is currently in the open procedure stage, with bid submissions due by 1pm on 20th October 2017. Services will be delivered across multiple locations in Oxfordshire, aimed at improving patient access to diagnostic services while adhering to NICE guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and diagnostic services. Companies focused on providing echocardiograms and cardiac event monitoring would be well-positioned to compete. The total contract value stands at £382,208 for the initial three-year period, with potential financial growth to £787,705 should the integrated cardiology service pilot prove successful. This is a prime opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings and strengthen their market presence in Oxfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Echocardiogram Service for Oxfordshire

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) is seeking tenders from interested parties for a community diagnostics service specifically providing echocardiograms and Cardiac Event Monitoring (CEM). This service is to be delivered across several locations so as to be easily accessible to the whole of Oxfordshire. The service will be directly accessible for all Oxfordshire GPs and will only be requested via e-referrals using OCCG Templates. The Proposal Objectives * To provide a local service for patients closer to home * To provide increased patient choice * To resolve patient outcomes more quickly * Compliance with NICE guidance and optimum management of patients * Reduction in referrals to the acute trust for diagnostic investigation and out-patient appointments * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care Expected Outcomes * Improved patient access to diagnostic services across the localities * Reduction in waiting times * Increased patient choice for services * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care * Provision of care closer to home * Rapid, responsive service to facilitate optimum medical management * Good communications with referring GPs and acute Trusts, patients and carers * Continuity of care and shared learning amongst the MDT. Scope of the service The service will provide GPs with direct access to the following: Echocardiogram and report Echocardiogram with management plan delivered by GP cardiologist Cardiac Event Monitoring Exclusions Patients under 18 years of age. Acutely unwell patients (to be admitted to hospital via usual channels, not via this service). Treatments and interventions listed by Oxfordshire CCG as low priority should not be implemented without the specific written agreement of the referring GP and after appropriate approval has been obtained from the CCG. The service should only provide services in line with local and national clinical guidelines or based on best practice recommendations, such as NICE guidance. Inappropriate referrals where the request isn't the right choice of diagnostic. Patients who are medically unfit to undergo the diagnostic. Onward referral for private or alternative treatment should not be made without the explicit written agreement of the GP. Location: The echocardiogram service is to be provided across Oxfordshire with bases within all of the locality areas (See attached for locality map); City North, North East, South East, South West and West The contract is expected to be for three years with the option to extend for two further years, and will commence on 1st February 2018. The contract value stands with a confirmed total financial envelope of PS382,208 for the initial three year period, but with a potential envelope of PS787,705 (over three years) in the event the current Integrated Cardiology Service pilot is successful. Bids must be received by 1pm 20/10/17. Additional information: Further information regarding this process including a copy of the Invitation To Tender can be found on our e-procurement portal: (In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home) in the "Community Echocardiology - Bidder Guidance" document. Please note that this service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No.2) Regulations 2013 and as such is governed by these regulations and the "light touch" regime under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The CCG will not be bound by any regulations beyond those which explicitly apply to procurements for such services and any references to processes or procedures (e.g. "the open procedure") should not be taken to mean the CCG intends to be held to any beyond those stated above.

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/daccefee-1f9a-406c-be9e-fbed8d514f6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 3-4 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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