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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

NHS NOTTINGHAM & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB

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Award

30 Mar 2023 at 06:09

Tender

07 Feb 2022 at 06:09

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire" is being procured by NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board. The procurement falls under the health services category and involves seeking qualified organisations to provide non-obstetric ultrasound services. The tender is in the award stage, and the contract has been signed on 4th January 2023 for an initial term of 2 years and 9 months.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations in the health services industry to provide direct access non-obstetric ultrasound services in Nottinghamshire. Businesses with expertise in ultrasound diagnostics, compliance with regulatory standards, and a focus on quality patient care are well-suited to compete. The competition is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing interested parties to bid for the contract based on specified quality criteria and potentially extend the service for up to 24 months.

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Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham ICB are seeking suitably qualified organisations under an AQP (Any Qualified Provider) arrangement 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham ICB 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 required 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 ICB Footprint. Bidders should note this is a 2 year and 9 month initial term contract with an option to extend the service for up to a further 24 months as required, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service. The contract is let on a zero value, zero volume basis and activity is not guaranteed. From April 2022, NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire CCG became NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board which is the new Contracting Authority Additional information: The contract is let on a zero value, zero volume basis and activity is not guaranteed. From April 2022, NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire CCG became NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board which is the new Contracting Authority

Options: Option to extend for a further 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0313a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009225-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20233 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 NOTTINGHAM & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ICB
Additional Buyers

NHS NOTTINGHAM & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CCG

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.procurementeastmids@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)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISERVICES HEALTHCARE

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