Planning

Direct Access Echocardiography

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

31 Oct 2018 at 11:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process titled "Direct Access Echocardiography". This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is situated in the South West of England. Currently in the planning stage, the process aims to engage the market and gather expressions of interest to inform future commissioning decisions. A key milestone, the engagement end date, is set for 14th November 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to review the available documentation through the provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in echocardiography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate. The focus on service improvement and efficiency within the contracting process may encourage innovative providers to engage, thereby fostering growth in this competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Echocardiography

Notice Description

NEW Devon CCG and Kernow CCG are engaging the market to gather expressions of interest in any potential opportunity to provide direct access echocardiography services. This engagement is an information gathering exercise by NEW Devon CCG and Kernow CCG to inform the development of their approach to the commissioning of the services. Commissioners have a desire to design and commission services in the future to: * Best secure the needs of the people who use the service(s) * Help to improve the quality of the service(s), and * Improve efficiency in the provision of the service(s) To view the engagement questionnaire and other documents please use the link below where you will have to register if you don't have an account already. Please express an interest in the opportunity and return the required document through the portal. Further instructions on how to do this included within the documents. Additional information: If you have any issues accessing the portal or any of the documents then please contact us on the above details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4be18bb0-7c76-42ee-bc97-91c75dab40bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d04af3c-9e41-419a-8659-d4faaef5777b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
Joshua Passmore-Tarpey
Contact Email
joshua.passmore-tarpey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07557170804

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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