Tender

The Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group is currently seeking bids for "The Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS)" through an open procurement process managed by NHS Shared Business Services. This tender, which has an estimated value of £3,450,000, aims to appoint up to three providers to deliver a high-quality Direct Access NOUS service to enhance early diagnostics and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 3rd November 2021, with a contract commencement date set for 1st April 2022, extending over an initial period of three years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The service is to be delivered in Bolton as part of the health and social work services sector.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those that can demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic imaging and adhere to the latest clinical guidelines. Companies with experience in delivering similar services or comprehensive knowledge of NHS operations and standards will be well-suited to compete. Potential bidders should consider their capability to integrate with existing NHS systems, manage clinical governance, and provide a high-quality patient experience to effectively align with the objectives of NHS Bolton CCG.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (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 up to 3 Providers 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

Delivery of this Direct Access NOUS Service will: *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 (as set out in Section 4 - Applicable Service Standards); *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 using reference 46181. 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 April 2022. 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 46181. 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 5pm on 3rd November 2021. An advert has also been place on Contract Finder. Additional information: An Advert has also been placed on Contract Finder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024807-2021
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
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 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
Rachael Frank
Contact Email
rachael_frank@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1612123714

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1SQ
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 North East

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