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Direct Access Echocardiography services for the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow.

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2020 at 08:39

Tender

23 Jan 2019 at 11:17

Tender

28 Nov 2018 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for "Direct Access Echocardiography services" aimed at the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, has an estimated value of £587,142 and operates under an open procurement method with details available on the e-procurement portal. The tender period concluded on 6th February 2019, which aligns with the contract period starting 1st April 2019 and ending 31st March 2022. Key contact for this opportunity is Joshua Passmore-Tarpey, reachable at joshua.passmore-tarpey@nhs.net.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that provide diagnostic testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering patient-focused services, particularly in the healthcare sector, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate robust patient feedback mechanisms and flexibility in service delivery could benefit from this contract to expand their market reach within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Direct Access Echocardiography services for the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow.

Notice Description

NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG are looking to procure services for Direct Access Echocardiography. 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 in to a primary care setting. Objectives: * To provide high quality diagnostic tests which can be used as part of elective care pathways * To provide the test and relay the outcomes within an agreed timescale * To provide appointments for patients which offer choice and flexibility The Provider will provide an excellent patient experience during all parts of the process. 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. Additional information: Link to Intend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and 'express an interest' and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least 2 contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd077f4-f112-4b45-a17b-93a816e18ca9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£587,142 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£355,296 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTRACARDIAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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