Planning

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) in Northamptonshire

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

08 Jan 2018 at 10:43

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit seeking to establish a community-based Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) in Northamptonshire. This initiative, currently in the planning stage, aims to enhance patient care through timely and effective services, with an engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 April 2016 and last for one year, with a possible extension. This project falls under the health services category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a budget outlined at £63,000.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic services and outpatient care. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing effective and efficient ultrasound services, including managing referrals from GPs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this procurement may lead to increased market presence and contribution towards reducing waiting times in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) in Northamptonshire

Notice Description

NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG's are looking to commission a community based Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) aimed at delivering clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access care closer to patients. The aim is to deliver patient satisfaction through a high quality and responsive service by reducing waiting times for assessment and treatment. The community service will ensure efficient use of resources via a cost effective service model and contribute to the system wide ambition to ensure Right Care Right Time 1st time. Providers are expected to recognise that high quality health care is multi-disciplinary and should be delivered through good working relationships with other partners. The service will be expected: * To receive referrals from GP's in relation to patients with conditions as laid out in the service (see below). * To provide a clinical assessment of all patients referred to the service for the management of conditions as listed below. * To give clear support and advice to the patient during the course of treatment. * To provide an outcome summary to the patient's GP once the course of treatment has been completed. * To help reduce the number of referrals to secondary care, where appropriate. * To take responsibility for undertaking audits on patient satisfaction The aim is to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service. 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. The contract will be for I year commencing on 1st April 2016 with an option to extend for a further year. Budget: PS63,000. If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 4.00pm on Monday 5th October 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e342ddcd-62f7-4b7a-8e8b-3c9fcce47833
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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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
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
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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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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