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CCR Endoscopy Challenge

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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02 Aug 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is undertaking the CCR Endoscopy Challenge to identify and develop innovative solutions for endoscopy services, with a total funding of £600,000. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, having a submission deadline of 16 September 2022. The initiative aims to address the significant pressures on endoscopy waiting lists in Wales and involves a process that will unfold in three phases, including development of concepts, functional prototypes, and ultimately a deployable product. The procurement method is classified as limited, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the fields of medical devices, workflow optimisation, and non-invasive technologies. Companies with expertise in research and development for endoscopy or related technologies, as well as those offering training solutions to improve workforce capacity, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process offers a chance for businesses to contribute to meaningful advancements in healthcare while potentially securing significant project funding at each development phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCR Endoscopy Challenge

Notice Description

The CAV UHB have been allocated funding to the total value of GBP600k to support a challenge to Industry for identifying and developing innovative solutions to the scope provided within the main requirement. The intention is to hold engagement market research and testing with industry to identify and explore potential opportunities to help develop innovative solutions that can help to support the challenge. The procurement will be shaped into stages with funding being available subject to project board sign off during the process to enable bidders to develop their proposed solution further; Phase 1 : Development of Concepts (~GBP100k) with funded contribution up to GBP20k available for bidders subject to successful selection (up to a period of 3 months) Phase 2 : Development of Functional Prototype (~GBP200k) with funded contribution up to ~GBP100k available to bidders selected to progress from Phase 1 (Up to a period of 6 months) Phase 3 : Next stage development towards deployable/commercial product with up to ~GBP300k available to bidders selected to progress from Phase 2 The development stages and funds available are provided as a guide and may be subject to change depending on the outcome of the development phases that will help to inform the final Tender. (Up to a period of 6 months) It is anticipated that successful applicants will also contribute direct and in-kind resources during the course of the project although there is no pre-requisite fixed % matched required and each proposal will be considered on a per-case basis.

Lot Information

Option 1 - Devices

The final procurement following the market research and engagement dialogue phases may or may not result in the Health Board awarding to 1 or more suppliers based on the outcomes received from the Industry relating to the Challenge. This may be related to devices/ solutions or both Endoscopy waiting lists in Wales continue to face significant pressure. During the height of the pandemic the provision of diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance endoscopy services were extremely challenged with a significant increase in those awaiting a procedure. Today, even as capacity returns slowly towards normal, the overall numbers of patients awaiting a procedure continues to grow. Strict review and triage of lists has required the absolute prioritisation of urgent and higher risk cases. However, overall time to intervention for such cases is not at the level desired. Patients deemed non-urgent such as those waiting for surveillance colonoscopy and those thought to be at less risk of cancer continue to wait due to the lack of capacity. There is evidence that even patients with high risk symptoms or positive screening tests are also having to wait far longer than desirable. The requirement for in-patient admissions for some patients and the necessary wait before an endoscopic examination can be completed adds additional pressure on availability of beds and overall patient flow through hospitals. Current endoscopy technology is reusable and capital costs are between GBP60,000.00 to GBP100,000.00 per endoscope system. After each use, the endoscope needs to be decontaminated using specialist units costing roughly GBP1 million per year to run. As described above, Endoscopy waiting lists represent a continuing challenge for the NHS in Wales. The additional demand exceeds available capacity therefore, increasing the value secured through spend on endoscopy is critical to secure a sustainable future for the service. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) are looking to offer the opportunity to rapidly assess and develop novel solutions and technologies that have the potential to accelerate disruptive innovation in reducing the burden of work on endoscopy suites, which could cover several areas such as Technologies or approaches that would obviate the need for an endoscopic procedure such as (but not limited to) : - New training methods to upskill Health Care Professionals to improve the quality of referrals and increase workforce capacity - New endoscopy procedures and approaches - Faster decontamination/cleaning/workflow systems - Development and/or implementation of new non-invasive technology - AI/advance analytics to monitor, manage and signpost patients on the waiting list The aims are as follows; - Better management of demand, ensuring maximum value is delivered by the service whilst maintaining a high quality, safe service - People will get a Faster, definitive diagnosis - Improved capacity and capability within the service - Fewer complications -Improved, expedited recovery and discharge from hospital. The intention is to release funding at each stage of the Challenge process to fund shortlisted organisations to undertake R&D as the project progresses.

Option 2 - Solution

The final procurement following the market research and engagement dialogue phases may or may not result in the Health Board awarding to 1 or more suppliers based on the outcomes received from the Industry relating to the Challenge. This may be related to devices/ solutions or both Endoscopy waiting lists in Wales continue to face significant pressure. During the height of the pandemic the provision of diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance endoscopy services were extremely challenged with a significant increase in those awaiting a procedure. Today, even as capacity returns slowly towards normal, the overall numbers of patients awaiting a procedure continues to grow. Strict review and triage of lists has required the absolute prioritisation of urgent and higher risk cases. However, overall time to intervention for such cases is not at the level desired. Patients deemed non-urgent such as those waiting for surveillance colonoscopy and those thought to be at less risk of cancer continue to wait due to the lack of capacity. There is evidence that even patients with high risk symptoms or positive screening tests are also having to wait far longer than desirable. The requirement for in-patient admissions for some patients and the necessary wait before an endoscopic examination can be completed adds additional pressure on availability of beds and overall patient flow through hospitals. Current endoscopy technology is reusable and capital costs are between GBP60,000.00 to GBP100,000.00 per endoscope system. After each use, the endoscope needs to be decontaminated using specialist units costing roughly GBP1 million per year to run. As described above, Endoscopy waiting lists represent a continuing challenge for the NHS in Wales. The additional demand exceeds available capacity therefore, increasing the value secured through spend on endoscopy is critical to secure a sustainable future for the service. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) are looking to offer the opportunity to rapidly assess and develop novel solutions and technologies that have the potential to accelerate disruptive innovation in reducing the burden of work on endoscopy suites, which could cover several areas such as Technologies or approaches that would obviate the need for an endoscopic procedure such as (but not limited to) : - New training methods to upskill Health Care Professionals to improve the quality of referrals and increase workforce capacity - New endoscopy procedures and approaches - Faster decontamination/cleaning/workflow systems - Development and/or implementation of new non-invasive technology - AI/advance analytics to monitor, manage and signpost patients on the waiting list The aims are as follows; - Better management of demand, ensuring maximum value is delivered by the service whilst maintaining a high quality, safe service - People will get a Faster, definitive diagnosis - Improved capacity and capability within the service - Fewer complications -Improved, expedited recovery and discharge from hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-123420
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123420
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG406688
    CCR Endoscopy Challenge - The CAV UHB have been allocated funding to the total value of GBP600k to support a challenge to Industry for identifying and developing innovative solutions to the scope provided within the main requirement. The intention is to hold engagement market research and testing with industry to identify and explore potential opportunities to help develop innovative solutions that can help to support the challenge. The procurement will be shaped into stages with funding being available subject to project board sign off during the process to enable bidders to develop their proposed solution further; Phase 1 : Development of Concepts (~GBP100k) with funded contribution up to GBP20k available for bidders subject to successful selection (up to a period of 3 months) Phase 2 : Development of Functional Prototype (~GBP200k) with funded contribution up to ~GBP100k available to bidders selected to progress from Phase 1 (Up to a period of 6 months) Phase 3 : Next stage development towards deployable/commercial product with up to ~GBP300k available to bidders selected to progress from Phase 2 The development stages and funds available are provided as a guide and may be subject to change depending on the outcome of the development phases that will help to inform the final Tender. (Up to a period of 6 months) It is anticipated that successful applicants will also contribute direct and in-kind resources during the course of the project although there is no pre-requisite fixed % matched required and each proposal will be considered on a per-case basis.

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