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The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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12 Mar 2021 at 12:20

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26 Feb 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS).” This service falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aimed at enhancing early diagnostics within Bolton, UK. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 3pm on 1st April 2021. The contract will last for an initial period of three years, starting from 1st October 2021, with a total budget of £3,350,000 and possible extensions extending the contract duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic imaging or similar health services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with clinical guidelines and have experience in providing high-quality non-obstetric ultrasound services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with the capability for quick service integration and adherence to NHS protocols will enhance their competitiveness for this contract, supporting the overarching goal of improving diagnostic access and patient experience in the region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to obtain a Provider to deliver a high quality Direct Access NOUS service that will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

*Ensure patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting; *Ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follow the patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation; *Enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; *Ensure diagnostic tests are necessary, clinically appropriate, of high quality, with timely access and high quality images and clear reporting; *Provide a high quality and safe service by following the published clinical guidelines and good practice; *Ensure excellent patient experience; and *Develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for patients. Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is PS3,450,000 and the Contract will be for the duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st October 2021. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 38458. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 3pm on 1st April 2021. An advert has also been placed on Contracts Finder. Additional information: An Advert has also been placed on Contract Finder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005044-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,350,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Heather Lupton
Contact Email
heather.lupton@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7708217464

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1PP
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

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