--- title: "Provision of Neurophysiology Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Provision of Neurophysiology Service Buyer: FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5d70a42c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for the tender titled "Provision of Neurophysiology Service". This service is classified under the health and social work services category and is located in Frimley, South East England. Currently, it is in the planning stage, with a key milestone of engagement ending on 23rd February 2018. The consultant-led service is expected to operate primarily at Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital, providing essential patient testing and reports, with engagement notice published on 7th May 2015. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those involved in neurophysiology and diagnostic testing. Companies providing onsite services and equipment would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of meeting the strict quality and performance standards outlined in the tender. With a structured referral system and expectations for turnaround times in place, providers that can deliver efficient and high-quality services may find favourable prospects in this competitive landscape. ## Notice There will be mainly two on site services; at Frimley Park Hospital and Wexham Park Hospital. This will be a Consultant led service including the provision of reports and appropriate patient testing (physiologist or consultant). The Trust will provide the estate and support staff. Provision of diagnostic equipment by the supplier or the commissioner to be discussed and confirmed. If it supports the providers business model, there is a possiblity that Heatherwood Hospital may be an outpatient site and therefore patient travel distances will need to be considered. Current Activity: Frimley Park Hospital's annual activity is approximately 450 EEG tests and 750 EMG tests. Wexham Park Hospital's annual activity is approximately 250 EEG tests and 950 EMG and EP tests. Frimley Park now conducts about 60 tests at bedside, whereas Wexham does none internally. We expect both numbers to rise with a local service. The paediatric/adult breakdown is not now available. Complex vs Simple tests: Complex tests do not have to be conducted on site. Further definition here is requested. Referrers: Referrers would be other consultants within the acute hospital, with the primary referrers to include Neurology, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Paediatrics, and Rheumatology departments. Turnaround Times (Referral to Report): Adult outpatient testing will have a 4 week referral to report time. Paediatrics will have a 2 week referral to report time. Urgent and inpatient testing will have a 48 hour referral to report time. Electronic reporting is required. Quality/Performance/Costs: Quality and performance standards will be measured and will have both positive and negative incentives. Standards will include meeting waiting times, patient satisfaction, and referrer satisfaction. Quality and performance standards will be typical of NHS contracts. Patient surveys will be biannual. Waiting times standards will be monitored monthly and quarterly with an expected 90% within threshold. Cost data will be desirable at this stage and mandatory at tender stage. As this is a pre-tender, providers will not be legally liable to any written claims to this PIN. An onsite service at both main hospitals is a mandatory minimum standard. Clarification: Suppliers should note that this exercise initially constitutes market engagement. The Trust requires that suppliers provide a written solution and send this via email address tenders@fhft.nhs.uk . For any queries or clarifications, please send emails via tenders@fhft.nhs.uk. There will not be a supplier day prior to return of ITT documentation. Deadline Date: Submissions to be sent through by Friday the 29th of May at 2359 hours. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49866731-1f52-4129-8678-e91be3a3f722 | | 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 | FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | FRIMLEY | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU16 7UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Surrey Heath | | Electoral ward | Frimley | | Westminster constituency | Surrey Heath | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49866731-1f52-4129-8678-e91be3a3f722 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49866731-1f52-4129-8678-e91be3a3f722 7th May 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.frimleyhealth.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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