Planning

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

02 Oct 2023 at 14:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is planning a tender for a service to assess patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in general practice. The Commissioner intends to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations to patients in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The tender process includes engagement milestones, with an engagement end date of 16th October 2023 for potential providers to submit completed questionnaires via the e-procurement system, Atamis.

This opportunity for business growth in health services is suited for providers with experience in offering specialist medical services, particularly in ultrasound imaging and outpatient care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare delivery could find this tender a significant business opportunity. The Commissioner aims for a 5-year contract with a provision to extend for up to 2 years, offering a stable partnership for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. Additional information: NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. The Commissioner's intention is for this contract to be for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a maximum of a further 2 years. The Commissioner invites interested providers to complete a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 16th October 2023 via our e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b42283e-a3ec-4ad7-a31f-4d7ace70718b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Oct 2023Expired
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
Gill Prior SCW
Contact Email
gill.prior1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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