Tender

The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service" in Greater Manchester. This tender aims to engage potential service providers to participate in a pre-procurement Market Engagement Event scheduled for 14th September 2020. The services are expected to commence on 1st October 2021, with a three-year duration and an option to extend for two additional years. The total estimated value of the services is £34 million, addressing significant health needs under the health services category.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing diagnostic imaging and community health solutions. Companies interested in this tender should consider attending the Market Engagement Event to understand better the service requirements and express their interest. This engagement could be particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the NHS market, as the NHS SBS is specifically open to engaging such organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service

Notice Description

This notice is placed to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, inviting participation in a pre-procurement Market Engagement Event relating to the future procurement of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) - Lot 1 and Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service (MRI) - Lot 2 for eligible patients within Greater Manchester. The intended date of Service commencement is 1st October 2021, for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at the CCGs' discretion. The contracts will not offer guarantees of volume or payment (zero value). The services will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. They will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. More detail on the proposed service models can be found in the draft Service Specifications on EU Supply. Lot 1: Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) The Direct Access NOUS service is designed to meet the needs of the following CCG's registered populations: * NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group * Manchester Health and Care Commissioning * NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Tameside & Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service (based on 5 years) is PS30m. Lot 2: Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Head and Neck Service The Direct Access MRI Head and Neck service is designed to meet the needs of the following CCG's registered populations: * NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group * Manchester Health and Care Commissioning * NHS Tameside & Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group The estimated costs associated with provision of this service (based on 5 years) is PS4m. Organisations or individuals who may be interested in delivering the services, either entirely or as a subcontractor, are warmly invited to attend a Microsoft Teams pre-procurement Market Engagement Event (MEE), 10am - 1pm on Monday, 14th September 2020. The MEE will be an opportunity to learn more about the services, input any suggestions and raise any concerns/queries relating to future commissioning and provision of the services. The CCGs will use the outputs from the MEE to inform the final Service Specifications and commercial models. Additional information: Responses received will assist to inform the CCGs as to the level of interest from the market. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. The outputs of this Event will not be treated as commercially confidential and may be used by the CCGs in the final Service Specifications used for the contracts, but no Organisation will be individually identified.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7830d5e-05c0-4a1b-8405-1f5eb3e57797
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community 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 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 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
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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