Planning

AQP Community Urology Service

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the AQP Community Urology Service is managed by SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES, and is part of the health services industry category. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018 and a provider information event scheduled for 7th April 2015 at Wentworth House, Crawley Hospital, West Sussex. The tender has significant deadlines, including the 1st May for submissions, and covers service delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract backdated to commence from 1st October 2015 for a period of three years, with extensions possible.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those offering community health services and related diagnostics. It is well-suited for providers with expertise in urology and the capacity to deliver integrated health services, including diagnostics and triage solutions. Competing businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality community health services as well as their ability to engage with local healthcare professionals and manage patient care effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AQP Community Urology Service

Notice Description

Community Urology Service (CUS) (previously Local Specialist Urology Services (LSUS) Summary NHS Crawley and NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex CCGs commissioned a local specialist urology service (LSUS) in August 2010. The CCGs have reviewed the service, the specification and associated quality measures, and will be seeking providers through Any Qualified provider starting in October 2015. Background The LSUS was initially established in 2010 to deliver care into the heart of local communities ensuring access to new high quality integrated urology services. Clinics are provided in a variety of different locations within the geographical area. The service also includes diagnostics; urodynamics, bladder ultrasound and prostate scan and they also perform procedures such as vasectomy and circumcision. In 2013/14, LSUS saw 24% and 32% of total urology referrals for Crawley and Horsham and Mid Sussex, respectively. CUS The service has at its core Consultant urologists who are responsible for ensuring that continuity of care and consistent quality of care is delivered by members of the local specialist urology team. Specific pathways around male LUTS pathway, chronic male pelvic pain, scrotal swelling, female urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, recurrent urinary tract infection, haematospermia, persistent loin pain and cather related problems (recurrent UTI's, recurrent obstruction, pain). This service is for 17 years and over and will exclude the 2 week referral rule. Rapid and effective triage, holistic care, patient's self-management through shared decision making and where appropriate a one-stop shop approach are fundamental to delivering this service. Communication and education with referring clinicians will also be key. Diagnostics which need to be made available by the provider are ultrasound, urodynamics for a one stop shop as well as CT scan with access to 24 hour urine collection, histopathology, microbiology, blood sampling and cytology. The service will be monitored around local quality requirements. The Provision of a Community Urology Service is a contract for a period of 3 years, commencing on the 1st October 2015, with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. A provider information event will take place at 2-4pm on 7th April 2015 at Wentworth House, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7EL. To submit your details to book a place contact dianegilmour@nhs.net or enorthover@nhs.net or phone 01293 600300 ext 3951. Key dates are: 1st April AQP advert, contract notice and tender documentation available 7th April provider bidder event 1st May Deadline for tender submissions Interested parties wishing to participate can register their details on the IN-tend eTender system website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning ) to gain access to further information and obtain the tender documents when they are published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d16e5a-c736-4d48-83d1-eb6699347072
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community 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
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2PB
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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