Award

Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 11:22

Tender

26 Mar 2021 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking expressions of interest for the "Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services" tender, identified as NGPT 80/2021. This procurement is classified under the health services category and is aimed at enhancing community-based diagnostic services in Gloucestershire. Currently, the process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 16 April 2021. The initiative supports a push for improved access to diagnostic tests, in line with national guidelines and local health strategies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services, diagnostics, and medical imaging. Companies equipped to provide community-based ultrasound services, especially those with experience in managing high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance, would be well-suited to compete. The initiative underscores the importance of timely and efficient diagnostic processes, making this an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services

Notice Description

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Diagnostic Services in Gloucestershire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Diagnostic Services in Gloucestershire. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to diagnostic tests as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. The need to develop community based diagnostic services is supported by the Royal College of Radiologists and Royal College of General Practitioners as part of a service strategy to improve access to tests and ensure these tests are delivered at the right stage of the Patient care pathway. It is important that the use of Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) is governed by accepted national and locally agreed referral guidelines to maximise the value and cost-effectiveness of this imaging modality in patient management. The service being commissioned is a local community based GP direct access NOUS service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-referral system should this be needed, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The service is expected to undertake 11,780 scans annually.The overarching aims of the service are:* To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting * To aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity in to a primary care setting* To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follows the Patient and can be clearly viewed on the IT system and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation* To develop local diagnostic service provision that improves access and enables Patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to Patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathways* To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting* To ensure that imaging is compliant with the recommendations of the national evidence based interventions programme* To provide patients with an excellent patient experience* To ensure that patient safety is a core priority for the service and that patients can be assured of the same level of examination and report quality from community NOUS as from other ultrasound service providers in the region.* To ensure that a culture of continuous quality improvement is embedded in the service* To ensure that the service is able to evolve and innovate according to the needs of the local population and future changes in clinical management pathways

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2-year period (1 October 2024 - 30 September 2026)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029fa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028439-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,882,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 03004211945

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4FE
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS

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