Tender

The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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19 Mar 2020 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Mar 2020 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), on behalf of the NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, has initiated a tender for the "Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Bolton, North West England. The tender process is currently active and scheduled to conclude on 16th April 2020. The total contract value is set at £3,450,000, covering a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years starting from the service commencement date of 1st October 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing any suitable provider to compete for this opportunity.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those focusing on diagnostic imaging and related services. Companies that possess the capability to provide high-quality, clinically appropriate services, including those equipped for integration with existing NHS systems, would be well-suited to participate. The competitive nature of the tender opens up avenues not just for large providers but also for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that may collaborate as lead bidders with third parties to fulfil contract requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to obtain a Provider to deliver a high quality Direct Access NOUS service that will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. Delivery of this Direct Access NOUS Service will: *Ensure patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting; *Ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follow the patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation; *Enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; *Ensure diagnostic tests are necessary, clinically appropriate, of high quality, with timely access and high quality images and clear reporting; *Provide a high quality and safe service by following the published clinical guidelines and good practice (as set out in Section 4 - Applicable Service Standards); *Ensure excellent patient experience; and *Develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for patients. Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is PS3,450,000 and the Contract will be for the duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st October 2020. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 38458. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 5pm on 16th April 2020. Please note that this Service can be delivered by a Single Provider (able to undertake 100% of the key contract deliverables) or a as a Lead Bidder who will use third parties to deliver some of the services. An advert has also been place on OJEU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ca840d6-1d35-4d84-a509-78e4f8cffaaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d3d714-5a52-4d78-847b-8368597cb675
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1PP
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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