Tender

Clinical Coding Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for their Clinical Coding Services contract within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage under the restricted procedure, with the application deadline set for 24th March 2025. The contract, valued at £130,000 with a minimum value of £2,000,000 GBP, will cover clinical coding for the Trust located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical coding and technical consultancy services, particularly for SMEs. Companies with expertise in clinical data reporting, audit requirements, and those with National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) accredited staff will find this opportunity especially fitting. Participation in this tender could drive business growth by securing a long-term contract with a reputable NHS Trust, establishing the company as a trusted partner in the healthcare sector. Interested businesses are required to register and submit their bids via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Coding Services

Notice Description

GHFT (Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to compete Clinical Coding Services. On a monthly basis, the Clinical Coding department operates to strict deadlines in fulfilling clinical data set reporting and audit requirements, necessary to meet commissioning obligations and the collection of income under the payment by results regime. The coding department is responsible for the completion / allocation of clinical codes against all finished consultant episodes (FCEs) undertaken in each month. Clinical coding is a specialist activity, whereby clinical codes are applied to medical records, using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys Classification of Surgical Operations and Procedures (OPCS) codes. Staff members are required to undertake specialist training and achieve National Clinical Coding Qualification (NCCQ) accredited status. This contract is being tendered under the restricted procedure. The documentation will be sent out to the market in accordance with this Notice. The documents list shall be sent out together as a single Tender document pack for completion in line with the PCR 2015 regulations. The Tender information can be found on the Trusts e-Portal (Atamis Health Family) at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Reference - C298235 you must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all bids and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal. If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide ( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf )and/or the helpdesk on 0800 098 8201. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c0bc8e1-bb8c-4c1b-8cb7-07d8056129a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ian York
Contact Email
ian.york@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03004222770

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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