Planning

GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

15 Jun 2018 at 10:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), represented by N E L Commissioning Support Unit, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys. The service aims to provide early diagnostics for patients registered with a GP in the Herts Valleys area and will not cover obstetric or musculoskeletal referrals. Interested providers must submit their expressions of interest by 29 June 2018. The proposed service will be delivered across four localities: Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans and Harpenden, and Watford and Three Rivers, within the Health Services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in diagnostic imaging and non-obstetric ultrasound services. Businesses with the capability to meet stringent clinical governance standards and those experienced in integrating with NHS systems such as the Electronic Referrals System will be particularly well-suited to compete. The localised nature of the service provision may also benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised healthcare services in these specified areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys

Notice Description

NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) are seeking expressions of interest from suitable providers able to deliver a GP Direct Access Ultrasound Service for their patient population registered with a GP in Herts Valleys. This service will not be for obstetric or MSK referrals as these areas have commissioned pathways. HVCCG will be looking to procure 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 the Electronic Referrals system (e-RS), robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The aim of the service will be to provide early diagnostics and diagnosis to avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care and enable management in primary care. The service will be available to all Service Users over the age of 18 registered with a Herts Valley GP. The CCG is considering structuring the service provision into four 'lots', identified as below: * Dacorum locality * Hertsmere locality * St Albans and Harpenden locality * Watford and Three Rivers locality If your organisation is interested in this potential opportunity, may I please ask you to confirm by email to NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net clearly indicating which locality you would be interested in. Please submit your expressions of interest by 29 June 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5117de8-c113-4fbd-a64d-d4749207fdd2
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
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
15 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 6BJ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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