--- title: "NHS Wakefield CCG Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2019-06-28" --- # NHS Wakefield CCG Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service Buyer: N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d3118b0-26f4-4a75-81ee-3e89dacf047b.json) ## Summary The NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group is undertaking an open tender for the 'NHS Wakefield CCG Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service', set to begin on 4 July 2019, with submissions due by 12 September 2019. This procurement, valued at £1,800,000, is classified under health services and aims to provide a vital diagnostic service for the Wakefield population. The contract, with a start date of 1 December 2019, has a duration of three years and includes an option for a further year, seeking to develop integrated, community-based diagnostic capabilities across the healthcare system. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic services, to provide essential support in improving patient access and reducing waiting times. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality ultrasound services, including partnerships and lead provider models, are encouraged to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete, benefiting from the emphasis on community-based services as outlined by leading health organisations such as the Royal College of Radiologists. ## Notice NHS Wakefield Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to procure a Diagnostics Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service for the population of Wakefield offering a 3 years contact with an option to extend the contract for one further year. This will be an open tender for a single service provider. Partnership or lead provider bids will also be welcome. This will be an out of hospital based service and will integrate with the secondary care diagnostics services as well as the wider health care system. 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. The overarching aims of the service are: * To ensure patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting. * To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follows the patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation. * To enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to Patient Choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway. * To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality and with timely access and reporting. * To develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for patients Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 04 July 2019. If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the BRAVO e-procurement portal website https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_4896. Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission. The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this notice or to amend anticipated timelines. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c9d593-2981-4da5-ad73-1eb19c4d30f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | N H S WAKEFIELD CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 1LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wakefield North | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Jun 2019 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c9d593-2981-4da5-ad73-1eb19c4d30f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c9d593-2981-4da5-ad73-1eb19c4d30f8 28th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk www.nhssourcing.co uk - e-procurement portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk - https://www.wakefieldccg.nhs.uk/home/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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