Planning

12-Lead ECG Interpretation & Reporting Service across Merton & Wandsworth (including equipment provision)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

07 Jan 2020 at 14:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services is planning a tender for the "12-Lead ECG Interpretation & Reporting Service" across Merton and Wandsworth, which includes the provision of equipment. This proposed service will support 62 GP practices in providing better patient diagnostics within a primary care setting, potentially allowing for improved detection of atrial fibrillation. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for interested providers to express their interest by 24th January 2020. The service is expected to commence around July 2020 and aligns with health services in the United Kingdom's industry category, specifically focusing on electrocardiography devices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for medical service providers, particularly those specialising in diagnostic equipment and healthcare solutions. Businesses that manufacture or supply ECG devices, as well as firms that can provide relevant training and support for GP practice staff, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the NHS Merton and Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Groups during this market engagement phase will not only gather insights but also allow companies to tailor their offerings to meet the emerging needs of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

12-Lead ECG Interpretation & Reporting Service across Merton & Wandsworth (including equipment provision)

Notice Description

NHS Merton and NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Groups are inviting engagement from interested providers, to inform the finalisation of a specification for a new service that will support 62 GP practices to undertake 12-lead Electrocardiography (ECG) diagnostics of patients within a primary care setting. The service will assist GPs to prevent unnecessary referrals into hospital and support improved detection of atrial fibrillation in primary care. GP practice staff will undertake the ECG testing with adult patients directly, usually from within a GP practice setting although some testing may need to be undertaken within the domiciliary setting (i.e. patient's home or a care facility). The new service will provide a route for GP practice staff to transmit the ECG traces they have taken from adult patients, to the service provider to be interpreted by suitably qualified and experienced clinical professionals (expected to be registered cardia-physiologists/cardiologists). The resulting enhanced interpretation reports are then communicated back to GP practices, ensuring compatibility with their primary care information management systems (currently EMIS and Vision) to allow efficient integration into patient records. The new service model will include the service provider to be responsible for providing and maintaining the ECG equipment used by GP practice staff, but only to the 22 GP practices in Merton. Wandsworth GP practices will continue to own and maintain their own ECG equipment. The service provider will also be required to provide appropriate training to GP practice staff regarding their use of ECG equipment and transmission of traces to the service provider for interpretation. Circa 4,800 ECG interpretations are anticipated per year as a minimum, increasing annually. This market engagement intends to identify potentially interested providers and invite their feedback on the new service model as specified, including a focus on the commercial aspects of the contract such as pricing. The current intention is to award a single contract for 3 years, with service commencement from July 2020. Following market engagement, the CCGs intend to commence a process to award a contract from February 2020 to support a contract being awarded by early April 2020. A draft Service Specification is attached, along with a brief Memorandum of Information providing supporting information. Interested providers are invited to complete and return the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire. Additional information: ***TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST and TO ENGAGE with the CCGs about this opportunity, you are invited to COMPLETE AND RETURN the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) by email to: Susan.Shaw25@nhs.net ***PLEASE RESPOND NOT LATER THAN Friday 24th January 2010 with the email subject heading "Market Engagement Response - Merton & Wandsworth - ECG Service" Participation in this engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement however, responses received will assist to inform the Commissioner as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c834440e-a801-4b8b-b947-cf303be5f55e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe1d8be-e086-49da-821c-944f490768b9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33123200 - Electrocardiography devices

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
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2020Expired
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

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