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title: "NHS Leeds CCG Direct Access Non Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)"
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# NHS Leeds CCG Direct Access Non Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)

Buyer: NHS LEEDS CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f64b6bf-f144-49bc-9c41-7121caada9e5

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## Summary

The NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group has awarded a contract for the provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services in Leeds, aimed at enhancing patient access and reducing waiting times. This service, classified under health services, is valued at approximately £4,709 and spans a contract period from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2023. The open procurement method was utilised, and the contract was officially awarded on July 10, 2020, with the award notice published on October 2, 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing high-quality ultrasound diagnostics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract prioritises patient-focused services and collaboration with local providers. The emphasis on timely and appropriate diagnostic testing indicates a demand for innovative and efficient service delivery methods that can further enhance care pathways for patients.

## Notice

This Award Notice is for the provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) across the city of Leeds that will improve access as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice for patients. The overarching aims of the service are: - To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting; - To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follow the Patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation; - To enable Patients and referring clinicians to access a range of provision according to Patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; and - To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting. - Provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service by staff qualified with appropriate levels of skill and experience. - Provide a patient centred, seamless service initiated by a simple referral route - Improve access to assessment, diagnostics, treatment and management of care. - Aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral into secondary care. - Ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and test results reporting and information provided to the referring clinician. - Enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of location. - Work collaboratively with all providers to ensure transfer of care protocols are continually developed and followed which ensure there are seamless pathways according to latest guidance. - Commissioners are not currently seeking to commission an urgent scanning service. However this may be considered as a service development during the course of this contract period, in discussion with the provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a258fced-e03e-419e-a74a-4a5e5836c9da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,709 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,709 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LEEDS CCG |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS16 6EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Weetwood |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a258fced-e03e-419e-a74a-4a5e5836c9da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a258fced-e03e-419e-a74a-4a5e5836c9da
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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