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Somerset CCG - GP Support Tool for Cancer Referral

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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19 Jul 2021 at 15:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (SCCG) is set to award the contract titled "GP Support Tool for Cancer Referral" to C the Signs Limited. This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in Somerset, England. The award is part of a tender process aimed at improving cancer diagnosis in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, with an annual contract value of approximately £80,000 over a three-year period. The procurement was completed on 1st July 2021, with the contract period extending until 30th June 2024. The contracting authority operated under the framework of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, asserting that competition was absent for technical reasons.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in digital health solutions. Companies with expertise in developing integrated healthcare tools that enhance decision-making and streamline processes for primary care providers would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The successful implementation of the GP Support Tool is expected to contribute to improved cancer outcomes, creating an avenue for technology firms to engage with healthcare providers and expand their service offerings in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Somerset CCG - GP Support Tool for Cancer Referral

Notice Description

Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (SCCG) is going to award a contract to C the Signs Limited to provide a Primary Care Cancer Early Diagnosis Digital Support Tool at practice level across Somerset. This is to support the NHS Long Term Plan that sets two objectives for improving cancer outcomes and will build on the progress already made through delivery of the recommendations of the Independent Cancer Taskforce (2015). The award of the contract will assist in the achievement of 75% early diagnosis target by 2028/29. This will be achieved as the tool promotes improved decision making which will: * Improve the quality of 2 week wait referrals enabling reduced delays in cancer diagnostic pathways, * Increase appropriate direct access diagnostic uptake, * Improves primary care safety netting procedures * Delivers the ambition of significant improvement in the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stage 1 and 2. The commissioners undertook a thorough options analysis to define market offerings against Somerset requirements. The outcome of which concluded that the C the Signs solution offered and best financial value and functionality in line with the long term plan and PCN DES 2021/22 service requirements. This included but is not limited to full integration to primary care systems with the added benefit of a tracking process for all tests in line with PCN DES and QOF requirements. The system has a self-audit function to ensure that data is input correctly and appropriately. Real time data is available for pathways and fully automated process means that there will be fewer errors which will lead to a better use of practice resources. The contract award will be for a period of three years at an annualised contract value of circa PS80,000. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Commissioner has voluntarily advertised this notice of intention to award this contract to reach as wide an audience as possible and to promote transparency and in line with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). The Commissioner is firmly of the view that competition is absent for technical reasons, and that the organisation listed above is the only provider capable of meeting the CCG's needs with its intuitive and proactive systems functionality which is linked to the long term plan and PCN DES 2021/22 service requirements. Additional information: Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (SCCG) is going to award a contract to C the Signs Limited to provide a Primary Care Cancer Early Diagnosis Digital Support Tool at practice level across Somerset. This is to support the NHS Long Term Plan that sets two objectives for improving cancer outcomes and will build on the progress already made through delivery of the recommendations of the Independent Cancer Taskforce (2015). The award of the contract will assist in the achievement of 75% early diagnosis target by 2028/29. This will be achieved as the tool promotes improved decision making which will: * Improve the quality of 2 week wait referrals enabling reduced delays in cancer diagnostic pathways, * Increase appropriate direct access diagnostic uptake, * Improves primary care safety netting procedures * Delivers the ambition of significant improvement in the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stage 1 and 2. The commissioners undertook a thorough options analysis to define market offerings against Somerset requirements. The outcome of which concluded that the C the Signs solution offered and best financial value and functionality in line with the long term plan and PCN DES 2021/22 service requirements. This included but is not limited to full integration to primary care systems with the added benefit of a tracking process for all tests in line with PCN DES and QOF requirements. The system has a self-audit function to ensure that data is input correctly and appropriately. Real time data is available for pathways and fully automated process means that there will be fewer errors which will lead to a better use of practice resources. The contract award will be for a period of three years at an annualised contract value of circa PS80,000. The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Commissioner has voluntarily advertised this notice of intention to award this contract to reach as wide an audience as possible and to promote transparency and in line with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). The Commissioner is firmly of the view that competition is absent for technical reasons, and that the organisation listed above is the only provider capable of meeting the CCG's needs with its intuitive and proactive systems functionality which is linked to the long term plan and PCN DES 2021/22 service requirements.

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/21d89a20-c5a5-45fc-9f9a-934fcfe40ab4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - In line with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) competition is absent for technical reasons
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 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
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
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA22 8HR
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Brympton
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C THE SIGN'S

Further Information

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