Tender

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Tender

06 Feb 2020 at 17:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd, in collaboration with various NHS Greater Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), is initiating a procurement process for the Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS). This opportunity is currently in the pre-procurement planning stage, with responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) due by 19th February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and will span a period of five years, with a potential two-year extension. The primary location for service delivery will be within the North West region of the United Kingdom, falling under the health services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound technology. It is suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality services in line with NHS standards. Participation in the market engagement process is crucial for interested providers, as it will inform the CCGs about market capabilities and assist in shaping the forthcoming procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS)

Notice Description

This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential Providers to seek the views and opinions of organisations that may be interested in delivering the Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) and relates only to a pre-procurement The CCGs, are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the NOUS and intend to commence a procurement process to award renewed contract(s) to provide the Service from 1st October 2020. The CCGs are considering what the contracting process will be for the Service which may differ from the current Any Qualified Provider contracting form. The new Service will be for a period of 3 Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) on behalf of the following NHS Greater Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs): Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop. years, with the option to extend for a further 2 at the CCG's discretion. The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service (based on 5 years) are PS30m. This Service is designed to meet the needs of the CCGs registered populations, ensuring that patients can access the right level of care, in the right setting. The Service 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. The purpose of this notice is to inform the market of the CCGs intention to renew the contract(s) for the NOUS Service and to invite potential Providers who may be interested in delivering this Service, either in their own right or as a subcontractor, to assist the CCGs to achieve a better understanding of the Provider market, to inform the way forward in terms of the contracting model, draft service specification and commercial model. The CCGs are looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a Service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. The CCGs will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the CCGs will consider in due course. Participation in this Market Engagement activity is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement, however the responses will inform the CCGs with regards to the level of market interest. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. This notice has also been advertised in the OJEU. Additional information: Deadline for responses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ab230c-12e9-42cb-88e2-b26a8f1806b1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 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
Active
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 5FW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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