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title: "Direct Access Echocardiography"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4be18bb0-7c76-42ee-bc97-91c75dab40bb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Direct Access Echocardiography

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4be18bb0-7c76-42ee-bc97-91c75dab40bb

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a procurement process titled "Direct Access Echocardiography". This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is situated in the South West of England. Currently in the planning stage, the process aims to engage the market and gather expressions of interest to inform future commissioning decisions. A key milestone, the engagement end date, is set for 14th November 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to review the available documentation through the provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in echocardiography services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate. The focus on service improvement and efficiency within the contracting process may encourage innovative providers to engage, thereby fostering growth in this competitive market.

## Notice

NEW Devon CCG and Kernow CCG are engaging the market to gather expressions of interest in any potential opportunity to provide direct access echocardiography services. This engagement is an information gathering exercise by NEW Devon CCG and Kernow CCG to inform the development of their approach to the commissioning of the services. Commissioners have a desire to design and commission services in the future to: * Best secure the needs of the people who use the service(s) * Help to improve the quality of the service(s), and * Improve efficiency in the provision of the service(s) To view the engagement questionnaire and other documents please use the link below where you will have to register if you don't have an account already. Please express an interest in the opportunity and return the required document through the portal. Further instructions on how to do this included within the documents. Additional information: If you have any issues accessing the portal or any of the documents then please contact us on the above details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d04af3c-9e41-419a-8659-d4faaef5777b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2018 at 11:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d04af3c-9e41-419a-8659-d4faaef5777b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d04af3c-9e41-419a-8659-d4faaef5777b
  31st October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
  Intend portal to view and return the documents

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