Tender

Procurement for the Provision of a Community Endoscopy Service in Oxfordshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

11 Apr 2017 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for the provision of a Community Endoscopy Service in Oxfordshire. This service aims to enhance healthcare accessibility across the region, delivering various gastrointestinal diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 13:00 on 22nd May 2017. The contract, expected to begin on 1st October 2017, will last for three years, with a potential extension of two additional years, and has a maximum annual value of £2 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers specialising in endoscopy, particularly those with experience in delivering community-based medical services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health sector looking to expand their service offerings in diagnostic procedures. The structured nature of the tendering process allows for transparency and equal chance for bidders, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and improve service delivery in local healthcare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision of a Community Endoscopy Service in Oxfordshire

Notice Description

Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (OCCG) is seeking tenders from interested parties for a community endoscopy service. This service is to be delivered across multiple locations and should be delivered so as to be easily accessible to the whole of Oxfordshire. A list of potential locations is provided within the ITT documentation although bidders are free to propose their own. The service provider will manage clinically routine and two week wait referrals for the conditions stated in the referral criteria as per the ITT documentation culminating in a potential diagnostic endoscopy examination that may or may not include an element of treatment. The Provider will undertake upper and lower GI endoscopies (colonoscopies, gastroscopies and sigmoidoscopies). Scope of service The endoscopy service will provide GPs within Oxfordshire with direct access to the following: * Diagnostic Colonoscopy 18 years and over * Diagnostic Colonoscopy with biopsy 18 years and over * Therapeutic Colonoscopy 18 years and over * Diagnostic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy 18 years and over * Diagnostic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with biopsy 18 years and over * Therapeutic Flexible Sigmoidoscopy 18 years and over * Diagnostic Endoscopic Procedures on the Upper GI Tract 18 years and over * Diagnostic Endoscopic Procedures on the Upper GI Tract with biopsy 18 years and over * Combined Upper and Lower GI Tract Diagnostic Endoscopic Procedures * Combined Upper and Lower GI Tract Diagnostic Endoscopic Procedures with biopsy * Combined Upper and Lower GI Tract Therapeutic Endoscopic Procedures * 2 Week Wait Cancer Pathway * Surveillance Colonoscopy for reviews only The Provider must agree and implement pathways with the Commissioner and local secondary care providers to ensure no delays are created when patients require referral to secondary care. Exclusions * The service will be limited to colonoscopies, gastroscopies and sigmoidoscopies. * Children under the age of 18 are not included within the scope of this service. * Any services provided outside the terms of the specification must have Commissioner specific consent in advance. * The Commissioner will not pay for any activity not specifically within the specification * Patients that need emergency treatment or more complex diagnostic investigations will be directed back to their GP immediately, or onto emergency services as appropriate The contract will use the NHS standard contract and will be for 3 years with an option to extend for two further years, and is expected to commence in October 2017. The contract value will be a maximum of PS2m per annum. TUPE is expected to apply to this service. Further information regarding this process including a copy of the full procurement documentation can be found on our e-procurement portal: (In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home The procurement will be run using an "open" procedure and bids must be received by 13:00 on the 22nd May 2017. Additional information: Please note that this Service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of Annex XIV of Directive 2014/24/EU ("the Directive") and Schedule 3 to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of this Service. A copy of this advert has also been submitted for publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a578912-6c5b-41e9-92fe-ae33262d13a2
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 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
Mark Stanbrook
Contact Email
mstanbrook@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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