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Provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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22 Apr 2022 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, is set to award a contract for the "Provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics" within the healthcare sector. This procurement process, classified as a limited tender, is currently in the award stage following the completion of necessary evaluations. The contract has a total value of £400,000 and is designed to provide essential personnel for clinics located in University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Llandough, with official notification of the award issued on 22 April 2022. A 10-day standstill period has been established following the award notification, allowing for market engagement and transparency in the decision-making process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare staffing, particularly those equipped to supply qualified personnel for ultrasound services. Companies that can offer trained sonographers and healthcare assistants, along with the ability to adhere to NHS protocols and quality standards, are especially well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a unique chance for suppliers to engage with the NHS, potentially leading to further contracts tailored to support the evolving needs of public health services in the region.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership who are hosted by Velindre NHS Trust acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant to support Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will comprise of; - staff to support clinics - Confirmation of patient identity, explanation of the procedure to the patient - Review of patient notes/and Ultrasound request - Performance of ultrasound scan - Reporting of scan results as per hospital protocol The service allows for scans of the following general body parts / areas: - General abdominal - includes assessment of the aorta, biliary tract, gallbladder, inferior vena cava, kidneys, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneum and spleen; - Gynaecology - including transabdominal and transvaginal; - Renal / bladder / prostate; - Scrotal / testicular. The Heath Board will provide suitable NHS premises and be responsible for ensuring clinical rooms are booked for clinic sessions. The Health Board will also provide the equipment whilst the provider will ensure all staff are appropriately qualified and put in place supervision arrangements for all levels of staff including induction and clinical supervision.

Procurement Information

The Health Bard require support for their Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) clinic sessions with the provision of a Sonographer and Health Care Assistant resource. Having engaged with the market, it has been determined that GP Care are the only supplier who can provide the appropriately trained staff to these clinics which are located within the Health Board premises, most notably, University Hospital Wales and University Hospital Llandough. Based on the above, the Health Board is issuing this notice applying a 10 day standstill period prior to award of a contract on a quarterly rolling basis for a one year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032fa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010503-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921836450

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GP CARE

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