--- title: "Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2020-02-06" --- # Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d8d5454-53ed-46a2-b093-5f77164e5cd7.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd, in collaboration with various NHS Greater Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), is initiating a procurement process for the Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS). This opportunity is currently in the pre-procurement planning stage, with responses to the Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) due by 19th February 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2020 and will span a period of five years, with a potential two-year extension. The primary location for service delivery will be within the North West region of the United Kingdom, falling under the health services category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound technology. It is suited for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality services in line with NHS standards. Participation in the market engagement process is crucial for interested providers, as it will inform the CCGs about market capabilities and assist in shaping the forthcoming procurement framework. ## Notice This notice is placed in order to facilitate early engagement with potential Providers to seek the views and opinions of organisations that may be interested in delivering the Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) and relates only to a pre-procurement The CCGs, are currently developing their Service Specification, contracting process and commercial model for the NOUS and intend to commence a procurement process to award renewed contract(s) to provide the Service from 1st October 2020. The CCGs are considering what the contracting process will be for the Service which may differ from the current Any Qualified Provider contracting form. The new Service will be for a period of 3 Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ) on behalf of the following NHS Greater Manchester Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs): Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop. years, with the option to extend for a further 2 at the CCG's discretion. The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service (based on 5 years) are PS30m. This Service is designed to meet the needs of the CCGs registered populations, ensuring that patients can access the right level of care, in the right setting. The Service will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service, with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The purpose of this notice is to inform the market of the CCGs intention to renew the contract(s) for the NOUS Service and to invite potential Providers who may be interested in delivering this Service, either in their own right or as a subcontractor, to assist the CCGs to achieve a better understanding of the Provider market, to inform the way forward in terms of the contracting model, draft service specification and commercial model. The CCGs are looking to establish what interest there might be in providing such a Service from suitably qualified, capable and competent organisations. The CCGs will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Interested parties should note that a response to this notice does not guarantee an automatic invitation to any subsequent formal procurement, which the CCGs will consider in due course. Participation in this Market Engagement activity is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement, however the responses will inform the CCGs with regards to the level of market interest. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. This notice has also been advertised in the OJEU. Additional information: Deadline for responses ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ab230c-12e9-42cb-88e2-b26a8f1806b1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 | | 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 | 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 | M6 5FW | | 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 | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2020 at 17:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ab230c-12e9-42cb-88e2-b26a8f1806b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8ab230c-12e9-42cb-88e2-b26a8f1806b1 6th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/edittransaction.asp?TID=38806 To view the associated notice, draft Service Specification and express an interest by completing the attached Market Engagement Questionnaire (MEQ), please use the following link. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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