--- title: "AQP Community Urology Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2016-11-18" --- # AQP Community Urology Service Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3bfc98bc-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the AQP Community Urology Service is managed by SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES, and is part of the health services industry category. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018 and a provider information event scheduled for 7th April 2015 at Wentworth House, Crawley Hospital, West Sussex. The tender has significant deadlines, including the 1st May for submissions, and covers service delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract backdated to commence from 1st October 2015 for a period of three years, with extensions possible. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those offering community health services and related diagnostics. It is well-suited for providers with expertise in urology and the capacity to deliver integrated health services, including diagnostics and triage solutions. Competing businesses should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in providing high-quality community health services as well as their ability to engage with local healthcare professionals and manage patient care effectively. ## Notice Community Urology Service (CUS) (previously Local Specialist Urology Services (LSUS) Summary NHS Crawley and NHS Horsham and Mid Sussex CCGs commissioned a local specialist urology service (LSUS) in August 2010. The CCGs have reviewed the service, the specification and associated quality measures, and will be seeking providers through Any Qualified provider starting in October 2015. Background The LSUS was initially established in 2010 to deliver care into the heart of local communities ensuring access to new high quality integrated urology services. Clinics are provided in a variety of different locations within the geographical area. The service also includes diagnostics; urodynamics, bladder ultrasound and prostate scan and they also perform procedures such as vasectomy and circumcision. In 2013/14, LSUS saw 24% and 32% of total urology referrals for Crawley and Horsham and Mid Sussex, respectively. CUS The service has at its core Consultant urologists who are responsible for ensuring that continuity of care and consistent quality of care is delivered by members of the local specialist urology team. Specific pathways around male LUTS pathway, chronic male pelvic pain, scrotal swelling, female urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, recurrent urinary tract infection, haematospermia, persistent loin pain and cather related problems (recurrent UTI's, recurrent obstruction, pain). This service is for 17 years and over and will exclude the 2 week referral rule. Rapid and effective triage, holistic care, patient's self-management through shared decision making and where appropriate a one-stop shop approach are fundamental to delivering this service. Communication and education with referring clinicians will also be key. Diagnostics which need to be made available by the provider are ultrasound, urodynamics for a one stop shop as well as CT scan with access to 24 hour urine collection, histopathology, microbiology, blood sampling and cytology. The service will be monitored around local quality requirements. The Provision of a Community Urology Service is a contract for a period of 3 years, commencing on the 1st October 2015, with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. A provider information event will take place at 2-4pm on 7th April 2015 at Wentworth House, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 7EL. To submit your details to book a place contact dianegilmour@nhs.net or enorthover@nhs.net or phone 01293 600300 ext 3951. Key dates are: 1st April AQP advert, contract notice and tender documentation available 7th April provider bidder event 1st May Deadline for tender submissions Interested parties wishing to participate can register their details on the IN-tend eTender system website (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning ) to gain access to further information and obtain the tender documents when they are published. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d16e5a-c736-4d48-83d1-eb6699347072 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d16e5a-c736-4d48-83d1-eb6699347072 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d16e5a-c736-4d48-83d1-eb6699347072 11th March 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning IN-tend E-tendering website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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