--- title: "NECS228 AQP Anti Coagulation Services - South Tees CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2016-11-28" --- # NECS228 AQP Anti Coagulation Services - South Tees CCG Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-67c4c13c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is facilitating the procurement of Anti Coagulation Services on behalf of NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (STCCG) for the South Tees locality. This open procedure tender, identified as NECS228, aims to standardise and enhance anticoagulation management for patients in need, with a deadline for submission set for 12pm on 2nd December 2016. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2020, covering services classified under health and social work services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in anticoagulation management and patient education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as NECS is actively seeking providers who can optimise care accessibility and improve patient outcomes. Firms that can demonstrate effective monitoring and management of patients receiving oral anticoagulants will be particularly well-positioned to succeed in this tender process. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group (STCCG) who wish to procure a Anti Coagulation service for the South Tees locality. The objectives of the service are: * The Service will provide standardised and clinically effective anticoagulation management to patients receiving warfarin therapy or other oral anticoagulants requiring International Normalised Ratio (INR) monitoring while minimising the risks associated with anticoagulation therapy. * The service should highlight patients whose INR is labile or persistently outside the agreed range as per NICE guidance. These patients should be sent back to their primary care clinician for a decision to switch to NOAC. * To educate patients in understanding their treatment in terms of their condition requiring oral anticoagulation, target range for INR, the effects of over and under anticoagulation, diet, lifestyle and drug interactions. * The Service will review the need for continuation of therapy at each visit. * The Service will identify and appropriately manage patients with specific needs i.e. poor compliance, unstable INR control or frequent non-attendees. * The Service will optimise care to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy in terms of accessibility, continuity of care and waiting times. * The Service will minimise the potential side effects of oral anticoagulants by providing patients with regular monitoring to stabilise the INR levels while continuing to maximize the effective benefits of such treatment. * The Service will have equitable access, ensuring that patients are treated with dignity and respect, are fully informed about their care and are able to make decisions about their care in partnership with healthcare professionals. * The Service will maintain a register of all patients receiving oral anticoagulants and have a treatment plan for each patient that is reviewed on a regular basis. * The Service will ensure complete and accurate documentation of clinical protocols and individual patient records. * The Service will improve access and choice for patients at a local level. This procurement is being undertaken via a process which reflects and Open procedure with an Any Qualified Provider model. The deadline for submission is 12pm 2nd December 2016. Bids received after this time may not be considered by the commissioner. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS hosted by Proactis, the managed service provider for the NECS e-tendering system. It is free to register on the portal, and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aafbc2a-f37c-4cb5-8019-59d34e9eba80 | | 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 | 28 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3YG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2016 at 15:00 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aafbc2a-f37c-4cb5-8019-59d34e9eba80 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b2fe74-c1c3-4464-8b16-c8a9bb03a1dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aafbc2a-f37c-4cb5-8019-59d34e9eba80 28th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b2fe74-c1c3-4464-8b16-c8a9bb03a1dd 2nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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