Planning

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

04 Dec 2023 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is planning a procurement process for the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme. This service falls under the Health services category and is part of the Light Touch Regime. Interested organisations must complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire by Friday 22 December 2023. The procurement process is managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub on behalf of NHS England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to participate in the AAA screening programme. Companies offering screening, diagnostic, and treatment services tailored to men turning 65 in North and South London could find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process is still in the planning stage, with details such as contract values and durations being developed based on feedback from the Market Engagement exercise.

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Notice Title

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice of an upcoming procurement process for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme. The NHS England London, Public Health Screening team, are currently preparing for the undertaking of the AAA re procurement 2023/24. The aim of AAA Screening Programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations in the form of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQ). The Two intended lots are: Lot 1 - North London Lot 2 - South London The scope and delivery of the service is detailed in the NHS AAA National Services and NHS AAA Local London Specifications. Delivery of the programme includes successful identification and invitation to screening of all men eligible for NHS care registered with a GP within the commissioned screening programme boundaries in the year they turn 65. It also includes testing, surveillance, diagnose, referral to treatment/intervention and monitoring of outcomes. Currently, in London there are two programmes: North London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NLAAASP) provides screening across three ICBs in NWL, NCL and NEL including 21 Local Authorities; and South London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (SLAAASP) provides AAA screening across SWL and SEL ICBs and 12 local authorities, plus parts of Surrey. In total, both programmes are responsible for an eligible population of 46500 men. The service specifications, contract values and contract durations stipulated are all in draft and are being developed at the time of publication of this PIN. Feedback from this MEQ exercise will be considered by the commissioners before the service specification and other contract parameters are finalised for the next stage of the process. Financial Model Please disregard the estimated total value provided in section "II.1.5) Estimated total value". In relation to the financial model, the Authority is proposing an Activity-based model with the following tariff (indicative figure at this stage): Routine/ Surveillance screening - PS60 per screen. This model is indicative at this stage and, in addition to the need for market feedback, the model will undergo affordability testing.

Lot Information

North London

This is a prior information notice of an upcoming procurement process for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme. The NHS England London, Public Health Screening team, are currently preparing for the undertaking of the AAA re procurement 2023/24. The aim of AAA Screening Programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations in the form of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQ). The Two intended lots are: Lot 1 - North London Lot 2 - South London The scope and delivery of the service is detailed in the NHS AAA National Services and NHS AAA Local London Specifications. Delivery of the programme includes successful identification and invitation to screening of all men eligible for NHS care registered with a GP within the commissioned screening programme boundaries in the year they turn 65. It also includes testing, surveillance, diagnose, referral to treatment/intervention and monitoring of outcomes. Currently, in London there are two programmes: North London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NLAAASP) provides screening across three ICBs in NWL, NCL and NEL including 21 Local Authorities; and South London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (SLAAASP) provides AAA screening across SWL and SEL ICBs and 12 local authorities, plus parts of Surrey. In total, both programmes are responsible for an eligible population of 46500 men. The service specifications, contract values and contract durations stipulated are all in draft and are being developed at the time of publication of this PIN. Feedback from this MEQ exercise will be considered by the commissioners before the service specification and other contract parameters are finalised for the next stage of the process. Financial Model Please disregard the estimated total value provided in section "II.1.5) Estimated total value". In relation to the financial model, the Authority is proposing an Activity-based model with the following tariff (indicative figure at this stage): Routine/ Surveillance screening - PS60 per screen. This model is indicative at this stage and, in addition to the need for market feedback, the model will undergo affordability testing.

South London

This is a prior information notice of an upcoming procurement process for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme. The NHS England London, Public Health Screening team, are currently preparing for the undertaking of the AAA re procurement 2023/24. The aim of AAA Screening Programme is to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Commissioners are seeking feedback from interested organisations in the form of completed Market Engagement Questionnaires (MEQ). The Two intended lots are: Lot 1 - North London Lot 2 - South London The scope and delivery of the service is detailed in the NHS AAA National Services and NHS AAA Local London Specifications. Delivery of the programme includes successful identification and invitation to screening of all men eligible for NHS care registered with a GP within the commissioned screening programme boundaries in the year they turn 65. It also includes testing, surveillance, diagnose, referral to treatment/intervention and monitoring of outcomes. Currently, in London there are two programmes: North London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NLAAASP) provides screening across three ICBs in NWL, NCL and NEL including 21 Local Authorities; and South London Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (SLAAASP) provides AAA screening across SWL and SEL ICBs and 12 local authorities, plus parts of Surrey. In total, both programmes are responsible for an eligible population of 46500 men. The service specifications, contract values and contract durations stipulated are all in draft and are being developed at the time of publication of this PIN. Feedback from this MEQ exercise will be considered by the commissioners before the service specification and other contract parameters are finalised for the next stage of the process. Financial Model Please disregard the estimated total value provided in section "II.1.5) Estimated total value". In relation to the financial model, the Authority is proposing an Activity-based model with the following tariff (indicative figure at this stage): Routine/ Surveillance screening - PS60 per screen. This model is indicative at this stage and, in addition to the need for market feedback, the model will undergo affordability testing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04214a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035599-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
khadijah.yasmin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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