--- title: "External Assurance of RTT Data Quality and Reporting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2018-10-17" --- # External Assurance of RTT Data Quality and Reporting Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d93a560-278c-4d69-8797-340c4fac81ac.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd is currently conducting a tender process titled "External Assurance of RTT Data Quality and Reporting". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to data services and administrative healthcare services. It is based in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period concluding on 26th October 2018. The total contract value is between £35,000 and £50,000, with a contract period starting from 27th October 2018 to 28th October 2018. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data management and healthcare services, particularly those that can provide assurance reviews or consulting on operational data processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is suitable for organisations equipped to undertake thorough data quality assessments and improvements. Companies that specialise in healthcare analytics, data validation, and management consulting will find this tender particularly relevant to their services. ## Notice Merton & Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Groups (the contracting authority) are seeking for quotations in order to appoint a provider for third party assurance review of data processes and management of RTT rules and data management. The provider shall be required to undertake a detailed assurance review around the restoration and on-going maintenance of RTT data quality and operational processes, and should consider the areas: * That all patients who should be on the PTL are on the PTL * That RTT rules are being applied in line with the RTT national rules and within the spirit with which they were intended * The Trust has accurate data that is 'reflective of patient waits' and operational reports to support the safe and effective management of RTT pathways * The Trust has accurate and fit for purpose information and operational reports to support the safe and effective management of non RTT pathways such as non-RTT follow-ups, planned procedures, diagnostics and patients on active monitoring * The Trust has robust systems and processes to assure the quality of the RTT data * The Trust board can provide evidence around the assurance of RTT data quality * The contract deliverables will include report that assesses the overall readiness to return to reporting and recommendations for further action, as well as a view against all domains on progress to date and future ability to report RTT data. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SGUH) ceased national reporting of Referral To Treatment (RTT) waiting time standards in 2016, due to concerns with data quality issues. A review carried out in 2016 found a number of flaws with the Trust's waiting times systems with unknown clock starts, pathways excluded inappropriately, planned patients not actively managed and no standardised process to book follow up appointments. The Trust has since undertaken a significant RTT recovery programme including a validation exercise, a review of internal processes and a full assessment of its PTL construction. The Trust is now in a position to consider a return to reporting of the RTT standard. Additional information: Registration on EU-Supply is FREE OF CHARGE. EU-Supply Quick User Guide ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd16b4dd-b280-4a42-beaf-fcd577457bb7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2018 - 28 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services - 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2018 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd16b4dd-b280-4a42-beaf-fcd577457bb7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd16b4dd-b280-4a42-beaf-fcd577457bb7 17th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com To access and download a copy of the Service Specification and details of the procurement process, potential bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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