Tender

MRI Service Provision

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST

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TenderUpdate

02 Aug 2021 at 09:53

Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of MRI services, under the title "MRI Service Provision". This procurement falls within the medical imaging services industry category, specifically designated as a cost and volume contract for patients requiring MRIs across Worcestershire. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 16:00 on 1st September 2021. The service is expected to operate within the governance of the Light Touch Regime, with the contract initially lasting for 36 months and potential for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those experienced in medical imaging and radiology services. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission registration requirements and have capabilities in high-volume MRI operations will be well-positioned to compete. The successful provider will need to collaborate with local clinicians and adhere to established guidelines, making this a fitting opportunity for organisations with strong local partnerships and flexible service delivery capabilities.

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Notice Title

MRI Service Provision

Notice Description

The Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSK APPS) at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust requires a service for the provision of MRI scans for patients across Worcestershire. The MRI provision will be a cost and volume contract, reviewed on a yearly basis. Procurement procedure as per the Light Touch Regime The MSK APPS deliver a MSK triage and assessment service to the population of Worcestershire. Following assessment within the MSK APPS patients can be referred directly for MR imaging and reporting. Providers are expected to work within both the Royal College of Radiology's (RCR's) guidelines and work in partnership with local clinicians to ensure all iRefer 2021 guidelines are followed. The provider must also be able to demonstrate compliance with all relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration requirements, standards, building regulations and requirements, DDA Compliance (DOH 2008).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSK APPS) at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust requires a service for the provision of MRI scans for patients across Worcestershire. The MRI provision will be a cost and volume contract, reviewed on a yearly basis. The MSK APPS deliver a MSK triage and assessment service to the population of Worcestershire. Following assessment within the MSK APPS patients can be referred directly for MR imaging and reporting. Providers are expected to work within both the Royal College of Radiology's (RCR's) guidelines and work in partnership with local clinicians to ensure all iRefer 2021 guidelines are followed. The provider must also be able to demonstrate compliance with all relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration requirements, standards, building regulations and requirements, DDA Compliance (DOH 2008). It is important that services should be easily accessible by public transport and should have appropriate care parking facilities. Providers would be expected to operate a Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm service, excluding bank holidays, however, it is expected that there will be flexibility in the hours to accommodate patients' needs. Suppliers are required to complete and submit a Standard Questionnaire (SQ) by the stated deadline. Suppliers are required to follow the instructions below once they have clicked on the link in the advert in section 'I.3) Communication' of the Contract Notice. 1. Log in to the EU Supply e-tendering system 2. 'Accept' (expression of interest) . Or if you have previously logged into the EU Supply e-tendering system and clicked 'Accept' (expression of interest), login and click 'go to quotes/tender' 3. On this page you can: View quote/tender and Assign user access 4. In the "My response section" towards the bottom of the page there is a section for 'Qualification questions' 5. Click 'answer questions' and respond to the Standard Questionnaire (SQ) 6. Once you have answered the questions click 'save and back' 7. Click 'Submit response' (highlighted in blue) Additional information: The Standard Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. Procurement process as per the Light Touch Regime

Renewal: The contract will be an initial period of 36 months followed by two further 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018370-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit

33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment

33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

79999100 - Scanning services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121000 - Medical practice services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,985,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Marvin Foolchand
Contact Email
marvin.foolchand1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1905681926

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 1JR
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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