Tender

Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

04 Dec 2020 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2". This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is set within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is open, with submissions due by 8th January 2021, and will result in a one-year contract commencing on 1st April 2021. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing suitable qualified organisations to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health services to grow their business. By providing a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service, successful bidders will contribute to enhanced patient experiences and early diagnostics, reducing unnecessary referrals to secondary care. Businesses with experience in diagnostic services, patient management systems, and strong clinical governance are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and expand their operational footprint in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire areas.

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Notice Title

Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham CCG are seeking suitably qualified organisations to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance and compliance with CQC essential standards. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with Patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer, which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also where appropriate covers any recommendations for further imaging or investigation and advice on management. Structured reporting will be encouraged to support local referrers in their options for further clinical management. The services will need to be fully quality assured, validated and supported by the local Commissioners. The Provider must aim to provide an excellent Patient experience during all parts of the process - to include the examination and the administrative services. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Where there are clear secondary care clinical pathways with ultrasound as a core component, it is more appropriate for this diagnostic to be undertaken as an integral part of the clinical pathway. The provider will be expected to perform Services across the geography of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG and Derby and Derbyshire CCG (Erewash patients only) Footprint. Bidders should note this is a one-year contract, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3126b530-356b-414a-bb2c-57dec790b592
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Sarah Davies
Contact Email
sarah.davies127@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANSFIELD
Postcode
NG21 0HJ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Mansfield
Electoral Ward
Southwell
Westminster Constituency
Mansfield

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