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title: "Digestive Diseases"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fa45ad6-86b8-4f68-a066-6570ee03b59c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Digestive Diseases

Buyer: THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fa45ad6-86b8-4f68-a066-6570ee03b59c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Digestive Diseases" was conducted by The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on the provision of gastroenterologist services. This contract involves the delivery of Lot 1 Endoscopy and Outpatient Services and Lot 2 Colorectal and General Surgery Outpatient Services, aiming to ensure value for money and high-quality service. The tender was completed on 1st November 2018, with the contract period running from 16th November 2018 to 15th November 2020, including the option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method was open, and it was carried out under the Light Touch Regime for social and specific services, with an estimated contract value of £1.5 million, located in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in endoscopy and outpatient care. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency improvements and quality in delivering healthcare services will be well-positioned to compete. With the contract allowing for potential service volume variations, companies adept in adapting to changing demands could find new avenues for growth within the context of the NHS framework.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender exercise was to select a service provider whose delivery of Lot 1 Endoscopy and Outpatient Services and Lot 2 Colorectal and General Surgery Outpatient Services would represent value for money, high quality service; combined with the ability to identify and implement service efficiencies across the Trust. The contract period is for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 x 12 month period. Indicative activity volumes were provided in the tender documentation, these figures and hence the estimated contract value may vary to meet the demands of the service. Additional information: This procurement process was conducted under the "Light touch regime", governing "social and other specific services" as detailed in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the Light touch regime contained within Chapter 3,Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3133ae56-bd54-4b60-9981-ab708b05f6d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2018 - 15 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | THE PENNINE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M8 5RB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Crumpsall |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENDOCARE DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3133ae56-bd54-4b60-9981-ab708b05f6d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3133ae56-bd54-4b60-9981-ab708b05f6d0
  21st December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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