Tender

Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

14 Jun 2017 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the "Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service" to be provided across Oxfordshire. This service aims to enhance local access to diagnostic tests for patients closer to their homes. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with bids required by 13:00 on 24th July 2017. Anticipated contract commencement is set for November 2017, with a duration of 3+2 years and a maximum annual value of approximately £839,494, totalling £2,518,482 for the first three years. This open procedure allows single or partnership providers capable of servicing the entire Oxfordshire area to apply.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and diagnostic services. Companies that are well-equipped to offer ultrasound and echocardiography services, ideally with experience in community-based healthcare, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Success in this tender could significantly contribute to business growth by establishing long-term contracts with the NHS in the region, thereby enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

Community non-obstetric ultrasound and echocardiography service within Oxfordshire. OCCG is commissioning a service to deliver closer to patients' homes based around groups of GP practices, within every GP locality. The aim is to provide greater access to a range of diagnostic tests closer to home, within a community setting. The service will be directly accessible for all Oxfordshire GPs and will only be requested via e-referrals using OCCG Templates. Objectives * To provide a local service for patients closer to home * To provide increased patient choice * To resolve patient outcomes more quickly * Compliance with NICE guidance and optimum management of patients * Reduction in referrals to the acute trust for diagnostic investigation and out-patient appointments * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care Expected Outcomes * Improved patient access to diagnostic services across the localities * Reduction in waiting times * Increased patient choice for services * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care * Provision of care closer to home * Rapid, responsive service to facilitate optimum medical management * Good communications with referring GPs and acute Trusts, patients and carers * Continuity of care and shared learning amongst the MDT. The service should only provide services in line with local and national clinical guidelines or based on best practice recommendations, such as NICE guidance. Location: The echocardiogram and non-obstetric ultrasound services are to be provided across Oxfordshire with bases within all of the locality areas (See figure 1 for locality map); City North, North East, South East, South West and West The contract is expected to be for 3+2 years and commence in November 2017. The maximum contract value is PS839,494 per annum with a total financial envelope of PS2,518,482 for the first three years. The diagnostic service for non-obstetric ultrasound and Echocardiograms must be contracted with a single provider but can be delivered by a partnerships or through sub-contracting and any potential provider interested in delivering the services must be able to deliver it to the whole of Oxfordshire rather than a part of it. Bids must be received by 13:00 on the 24th July 2017. Additional information: Further information regarding this process including a copy of the Invitation To Tender can be found on our e-procurement portal: (In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home) in the "Bidder Instructions" document. Please note that this service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No.2) Regulations 2013 and as such is governed by these regulations and the "light touch" regime under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The CCG will not be bound by any regulations beyond those which explicitly apply to procurements for such services and any references to processes or procedures (e.g. "the open procedure") should not be taken to mean the CCG intends to be held to any beyond those stated above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc4a0a5-dc5b-4fc9-afa8-a59a8d91fe9b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 2-3 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2LH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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