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East Lancashire Community Deep Vein Thrombosis Service

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Dec 2017 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking to procure a Community Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) service specifically for patients in the East Lancashire area, including Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Burnley, Pendle, and Rossendale. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17 January 2018. The proposed contract, valued at £303,000, is intended to last up to 18 months, beginning in March 2018 and concluding in September 2019. The tender follows an open procurement method to ensure broad participation in this key health service initiative, classified under miscellaneous health services.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in health service delivery and integrated care solutions, particularly those focusing on outpatient and community-based services. Companies with experience in efficient patient management, diagnostic services, and compliance with health industry standards are well-suited to participate. The local Bidders Event scheduled for 21 December 2017 will provide further insights and networking opportunities for interested parties wishing to engage in this innovative DVT service project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Lancashire Community Deep Vein Thrombosis Service

Notice Description

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of NHS East Lancashire CCG who wish to procure a Community DVT service for up to 18 months as a local service pilot for patients living in the East Lancashire areas (Hyndburn, Ribblesdale, Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale). This contract will be funded on a cost per case basis with a dedicated prescribing budget. East Lancashire CCG would like to commission an innovative and Integrated Community DVT Service which provides a one stop shop approach and streamlined pathway across dedicated sites in East Lancashire. The pilot will provide increase accessibility and equitability via a high quality, safe and streamlined pathway, providing which is better value for money and is responsive to patients needs and predicted demand in line with NICE guidelines. The following key service requirements and outcomes: Service requirements: * 5 day service, delivered from 8am to 8pm (Monday to Friday) The service will provide whole leg scan. * One service pathway with a referral process linked to EMIS for a streamlined patient pathway to achieve efficient and safe patient referral and management. * Service to manage the full patient journey in compliance with agreed local care pathways and protocols which includes up to 3 months patient management (this will involve initial and follow up appointments, prescribing, full leg ultrasound scan, self help advice and education) in compliance with NICE recommendations for unprovoked DVTs as well as other related conditions causing leg swelling redness and pain including thrombophlebitis, cellulitis, ruptured bakers cysts, superficial skin infections etc. Unconfirmed DVT patients will be discharged back to their regular GPs for further review and treatment. * Provide prescribing and ultrasound scan to 100% of referred patients within 4- 24 hours of being requested by a health professional. * Agree a local pathway from A&E/UCC/Elective Treatment Centre to deflect non-emergency/complex patients to community DVT Service. This is in support of managing demand and flow from A & E and managing patients closer to home. * To actively promote and encourage the utilisation of the service across all Pennine Lancs GP's through local campaigns and communication. * To refer discounted DVT patients onto other community service pathways for longer term management e.g. cellulitis pathway/healthy legs cafe. * To refer all complex patients to secondary care (via agree protocols and pathway). These pathways have been agreed at Blackburn with Darwen and it is expected that they will be replicated across East Lancashire. For Service Outcomes please see Other Information below. The Commissioner is planning to hold a Bidders Event on Thursday 21 December 2017 from 10am at East Lancashire CCG, Walshaw House, Regent Street, Nelson BB9 8AS. To find out more or to register your interest please email mlcsu.tenders@nhs.net Additional information: Service outcomes: * Service to manage an approximately 443 patients per annum. * 100% of patients offered diagnostics including an ultrasound scan, prescribing, diagnostics and patient appointment within 4-24 hours to ensure the service is delivered within NICE guidance. * To increase the number of patients with suspected DVT's diagnosed, assessed, treated and managed within a community setting. * Service to manage 95% of patients referred/deflected from GP's/A & E/ UCC/Out of Hours service seen per annum. * Improve the patient experience, through patient surveys and feedback measured via the Quality reporting via the schedule 4 contract report, delivered by a standardised local pathway to reduce variation in service. * A reduction in the number of confirmed and suspected DVT patients accessing secondary care of approximately 85%, which will be achieved through deflection from GP's and A &E/UCC (see Appendix 3 for service activity and cost modelling). * Provision of a cost effective and efficient service which delivers value for money via 6 monthly service evaluations. To respond to this opportunity please visit the NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU e-sourcing portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3f652f-13bb-4251-b3bd-70bafa97edaf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£303,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR26 6TR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Farington West
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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