Award

Ear, Nose and Throat Service

MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2017 at 10:18

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing the procurement process for a Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Service. This tender, which falls under the health services category, aims to enhance access to community-based healthcare and is located in the North West of England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017, concluding on 31st March 2020. Key deadlines include the tender submission period, which ended on 4th November 2016, and the awarded contract value stands at approximately £3,544,881.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for organisations capable of delivering community-based medical services. Businesses offering services such as general practice, ENT specialisations, or supporting healthcare provision—including trained specialists and accredited clinicians—would be well-positioned to compete. The shift towards community healthcare provision is indicative of a growing demand for innovative solutions to reduce waiting times and improve patient experience, opening doors for both small and larger businesses in the health services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ear, Nose and Throat Service

Notice Description

The NHS supports the development of improved access to community-based provision as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice for patients. This development is part of an overall strategy to ensure that ENT services are undertaken at the right stage of a patient pathway and in the most appropriate clinical setting. Currently all patients registered with Greater Preston CCG (GPCCG) or Chorley & South Ribble CCG (CSRCCG) practices with an ENT condition are referred to secondary care for treatment. In 2013, ENT was identified by the CCGs as an area that would benefit from service redesign and also one that could provide a more efficient use of resources when provided in a community setting. A pilot was commissioned, which ended in March 2016, the outcome of which indicated that a Community ENT service should be procured. GPCCG and CSRCCG are, therefore, seeking to commission a Community ENT Service to manage conditions that do not require specialist intervention at secondary care level. This will enable improved patient flow through ENT services, and support the management of increasing demand for secondary care services. All healthcare services need to be pathway efficient and represent value for money. The service described in this specification encourages providers to deliver care as cost effectively and conveniently for patients as possible and to utilise the skills of a variety of clinicians. This will also support the sustainability of 18 week referral to treatment (RTT) compliance. It is expected that the service will commence on 1st April 2017. This community based ENT service is to diagnose and treat a range of ENT conditions, and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service before final discharge back to the care of the patient's own GP, or onward referral to secondary care, where necessary, via the RMC. The service will provide patients with timely access to diagnostics and treatment, providing a 'one-stop' service where possible and appropriate, and will be delivered by a range of appropriately trained and accredited clinicians that may include: * GPs * GPwSIs (must be appropriately trained and accredited) * ENT Specialist Nurses * Audiologists * ENT Staff Grade Doctors * ENT Consultants The service should improve access to ENT services, enabling a reduction in waiting times and improved choice for patients. It will allow GPs to refer patients for investigation without the need for a secondary care referral, and within a shorter timeframe. Additional information: In delivering a Community ENT Service, the provider will be expected to offer a service in accordance with best practice in healthcare, and to comply with the standards and recommendations of the following national and local policies and guidelines: National: * Care Closer to Home * NICE guidance, pathways and quality standards for ENT * NHS Outcomes Framework 2015-16 * NHS Constitution * Map of Medicine pathways * Working Together To Safeguard Children 2013 * Safeguarding Adults: The role of Health services 2011 * No Secrets 2000 * The Equality Act 2010 and Human Rights Act 1998 * Guidance and best practice Issued by the British Clinical Royal Colleges and British Medical Association * Data Protection Act 1998 * Freedom of Information Act 2000 * The Health & Social Care Act (2012) Code of Practice on the Prevention and Control of Infections and related Guidance Local: * Our Strategy for Commissioning Better Health 2014-2019 * Two Year Operational Plan 2015-2017 * Our Health Our Care, Central Lancashire Local Delivery Plan 2016/17-2020/21 * Lancashire Principles for the Commissioning of Health and Healthcare Local Population: CSRCCG serves a population of approximately 180,000 people, registered with 31 GP practices and GPCCG serves a population of approximately 212,000 people, registered with 33 GP practices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3db7e587-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bf7b414-805f-4a15-b63d-fb6c9f07c1be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
£3,544,881 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,017,379 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR26 6TR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington West
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEACON MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

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