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Consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Award

10 Jul 2024 at 13:34

Tender

17 Oct 2022 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, has completed a contract for consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme. The evaluation aimed to assess the impact, value, and learning of the programme to inform Health Board sustainability plans and future developments within the Wales Cancer Network. The procurement stage was cancelled, with a final contract value of 45,180 GBP signed on 1st February 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing evaluation consultancy services to engage with the Wales Cancer Network. Businesses offering services related to healthcare evaluation and programme assessment would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to MEL Research, was for an active tender seeking proposals for the evaluation of the RDC programme, supporting earlier cancer diagnosis and improving patient outcomes. The submission deadline for this tender was 1st November 2022.

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Notice Title

Consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme

Notice Description

NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, wishes to invite proposals for the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics (RDC) programme. Evaluation is an integral part of the work we do within the Wales Cancer Network, and we use findings to facilitate learning, drive service improvement, inform future programme development, and guide decision-making. We are committed to assessing whether we have achieved our objectives and the processes which led to success (or not). The RDC programme is a national initiative supporting Health Boards in Wales to provide General Practitioners (GPs) with a referral pathway and RDC to investigate vague symptoms that may be caused by cancer. The programme commenced in December 2020 and is due to complete in March 2023. A Rapid Diagnosis Clinic (RDC) provides a diagnostic route for patients with non-specific but concerning (vague) symptoms who do not fit into a standard Suspected Cancer Pathway, because of the absence of clear 'red flag' symptoms. RDCs aims to: - Support earlier diagnosis for patients with vague, non-specific symptoms that could be cancer - Reduce cancer diagnoses via emergency presentations - Improve overall patient health outcomes by detecting cancer earlier - Improve patient and GP experience - Identify and manage other serious non-malignant disease or those at risk of developing serious illness The aim of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the RDC programme and deliverables to: - communicate the impact, value and learning - inform Health Board sustainability plans for RDCs across Wales - inform future developments and programme approaches within the Wales Cancer Network

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, wishes to invite proposals for the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics (RDC) programme. Evaluation is an integral part of the work we do within the Wales Cancer Network, and we use findings to facilitate learning, drive service improvement, inform future programme development, and guide decision-making. We are committed to assessing whether we have achieved our objectives and the processes which led to success (or not). The RDC programme is a national initiative supporting Health Boards in Wales to provide General Practitioners (GPs) with a referral pathway and RDC to investigate vague symptoms that may be caused by cancer. The programme commenced in December 2020 and is due to complete in March 2023. Aim: - to support the implementation and sustainability of an RDC Service in all Welsh Health Boards, using a nationally coordinated, locally implemented programme approach Objectives: - to provide the necessary tools and evidence to deliver a high quality and person-centred service to patients with vague symptoms suspicious of cancer - to develop and deliver educational resources to support the learning and sharing of good practice between Health Board RDC models The aim of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the RDC programme and deliverables to: - communicate the impact, value and learning - inform Health Board sustainability plans for RDCs across Wales - inform future developments and programme approaches within the Wales Cancer Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03765c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021091-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
owen.rees3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921508271

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4TT
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL RESEARCH

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