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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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07 Feb 2022 at 06:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire." This initiative falls under the health services sector and is aimed at providing a local, direct access ultrasound service within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 14 March 2022. The contract has an initial term of 2 years and 9 months, commencing on 1 July 2022, with an option for a 24-month extension.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in providing ultrasound services, equipped with the necessary capabilities for clinical governance, patient satisfaction mechanisms, and integration with NHS systems, will be well-positioned to compete. The aim is to enhance early diagnostics and manage patient pathways effectively, fostering growth in a healthcare service that prioritises patient experience across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham CCG are seeking suitably qualified organisations to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance and compliance with CQC essential standards. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with Patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer, which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also where appropriate covers any recommendations for further imaging or investigation and advice on management. Structured reporting will be required to support local referrers in their options for further clinical management. The services will need to be fully quality assured, validated and supported by the local Commissioners. The Provider must aim to provide an excellent Patient experience during all parts of the process - to include the examination and the administrative services. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Where there are clear secondary care clinical pathways with ultrasound as a core component, it is more appropriate for this diagnostic to be undertaken as an integral part of the clinical pathway. The provider will be expected to perform Services across the geography of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG Footprint. Bidders should note this is a 2 year and 9 month initial term contract with an option to extend the service for up to a further 24 months as required, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7a240-6349-4f16-97ca-8ba8a50392a8
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

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
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.procurementeastmids@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG21 0HJ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Southwell
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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