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title: "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY"
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# Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f1f7802-ac06-47a3-91ba-3d42674af058

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## Summary

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently conducting a procurement process for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services, aimed at enhancing access to diagnostic tests within the Health Services industry in Gloucestershire, England. This procurement is in the award stage, with the contract's initial period set for three years starting from 1st October 2021, with an option for a two-year extension. The contract value ranges between £514,321 and £628,000 annually. Interested organisations were required to express their interest by 5pm on 16th April 2021, with completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions due by noon on 30th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in healthcare services, especially those capable of delivering non-obstetric ultrasound diagnostic services. Providers with experience in community-based healthcare and the necessary qualifications, such as compliance with national referral guidelines and equipped with appropriate technology, would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will contribute to a service expected to perform approximately 11,780 scans annually, helping to improve patient access to essential diagnostic services.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Diagnostic Services in Gloucestershire. The NHS supports the need to develop improved access to diagnostic tests as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. The need to develop community based diagnostic services is supported by the Royal College of Radiologists and Royal College of General Practitioners as part of a service strategy to improve access to tests and ensure these tests are delivered at the right stage of the Patient care pathway. It is important that the use of Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) is governed by accepted national and locally agreed referral guidelines to maximise the value and cost-effectiveness of this imaging modality in patient management. The service being commissioned is a local community based GP direct access NOUS service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-referral system should this be needed, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The service is expected to undertake 11,780 scans annually. NHS Gloucestershire CCG is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years with an option to extend for a further 2-year period. Please note the contract value stated on this advert is for the initial 3-year contract period and is based on current and future expected activity levels, so should be considered as an indicative figure. NHS Gloucestershire CCG expects that the service provided will represent value for money. The cost envelope range for the delivery of these services is PS514,321 to PS628,000 per annum. Organisations interested in providing this service should register on the In-Tend e-procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg) and express interest no later than 5pm, Friday 16 April 2021. Associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation will then be made available for bidding organisations to access. Completed ITT submissions must be returned via the In-Tend portal no later than noon, Friday 30 April 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613a8ffe-884c-479e-8928-bfe24fe016f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted procedure (Find a Tender) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,884,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,882,500 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613a8ffe-884c-479e-8928-bfe24fe016f7
- 26 Mar 2021 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b39f7f1-fc5b-49f0-91fb-4bf707858f6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/613a8ffe-884c-479e-8928-bfe24fe016f7
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b39f7f1-fc5b-49f0-91fb-4bf707858f6e
  26th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gloucestershireccg

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