Tender

MSK (Inc. Physiotherapy) Service Redesign - Eastern Cheshire

ARDEN & GEM CSU

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Tender

18 Apr 2017 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Arden & GEM CSU, focuses on the redesign of the MSK (Musculoskeletal) service in Eastern Cheshire. This procurement, classified under health services, is currently in the tender stage, with the application period set to close on 26th May 2017. The contract, worth £1,500,000, is expected to commence on 11th July 2017 and will run for three years, concluding on 11th July 2020. The successful provider will establish a clinical triage function to optimise patient care and reduce waiting times in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can deliver MSK and orthopaedic treatments. Companies that offer innovative solutions in clinical triage, patient management, and allied health professional services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, the open procurement method allows a wide range of providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to leverage their capabilities and expertise in delivering quality healthcare services to enhance patient outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MSK (Inc. Physiotherapy) Service Redesign - Eastern Cheshire

Notice Description

This is a 2 part procurement with Lot 1 being: A clinical triage function to be the single point of contact and will ensure that patients are seen by the most appropriate clinician first time, depending on clinical need. The aims of the service are to: * Offer a flexible and responsive service * Maximise integration in a way that provides best practice care of a high quality, delivering excellent patient experience, avoids duplication (e.g. multiple assessments) and achieves good clinical outcomes * Reduce waiting times * Increase access for patients by developing self-referral pathways * Provide value for money * Reduce any inappropriate referrals to outpatients in orthopaedics, rheumatology and pain management by supporting, enabling and facilitating providers to highlight and educate referrers * Support all providers to ensure standardised access and quality of service and outcomes for patients/users. * Develop a service that dovetails with and compliments existing local services * Promote self-management with information and advice given at the point of access Lot 2 will be an Any Qualified Provider model allowing for a number of providers to treat patients with a range of MSK and Orthopaedic conditions affecting their neck; spine and lower back; and upper and lower limbs; including their feet. This will serve as an alternative to hospital based treatment for the majority of patients referred for a MSK condition. Patients will be referred to consultants in secondary care only when there is a need for these hospital based specialist services. The Provider(s) will ensure that every patient is formally assessed by appropriately qualified, trained and competent healthcare professionals using appropriate diagnostic methodology. Service quality will improve through more effective and speedier diagnosis, leading to a higher standard of clinical treatment and improved outcomes. The service will be predominantly delivered by Allied Health Professionals, supported by Consultants and other specialists.

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/c11944a3-5d9c-408e-a37f-931eb2f467a0
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 11 Jul 2020 3-4 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
ARDEN & GEM CSU
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.heason@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
LN4 2HN
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Bracebridge Heath
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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