Planning

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

25 Jan 2024 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme, initiated by NHS England, is currently in the planning stage. This health services tender falls under the "Light Touch Regime" and is managed by the NHS London Commercial Hub. Interested organisations are invited to a Market Engagement Event on 07th March 2024. The deadline for submitting forms is Friday 16th February 2024, 12 noon.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations in the health services sector to engage with the NHS in delivering screening services for a population of 46500 men in London. The procurement aims to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early detection and appropriate referral processes. Businesses offering health screening services and diagnostic facilities would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme

Notice Description

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening (AAA) Programme - Market Engagement Event. NHS England London, Public Health Screening team, are currently preparing for the undertaking of the AAA procurement in 2024. Commissioners are inviting all interested organisations to a Market Engagement Event which will take place virtually via MS Teams on Thursday 07th March 2024. A maximum of 2 representatives are invited to attend on behalf of each organisation. 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. 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. 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. Interested organisations are requested to complete and submit the 'Market Engagement Registration Form' (via the MS Form link) no later than Friday 16th February 2024, 12 noon. Interested organisations may complete the optional 'Networking Form' should they wish to share their details with other interested providers and/or sub-contractors. Interested organisations may complete and submit the 'Networking Form' (via the MS Form link) no later than Friday 16th February 2024, 12 noon.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As described above.

Lot 2

As described above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04347b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002563-2024
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
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
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
amy.leigh-hughes@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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