--- title: "NHS Leeds Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2017-02-17" --- # NHS Leeds Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) Buyer: NHS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c509c52-bd36-4659-be8e-8c06ccc44384.json) ## Summary The NHS Leeds West CCG, NHS Leeds North CCG, and NHS Leeds South and East CCG are initiating a tender for "NHS Leeds Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services," classified under hospital and related services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 16 March 2017. The services will be provided to patients registered with Leeds GP practices, and the successful bidders will be required to implement services within three months post-award. The contract is set for an initial duration of three years, with the potential for two one-year extensions. The services will operate under the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) model, with payments based on National Tariff rates. Delivery addresses will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare service sector, including medical practices and imaging services. Companies that demonstrate compliance with performance management systems and clinical governance standards will be well-positioned to compete. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender welcomes current providers and new entrants alike. By joining the qualified provider list, successful bidders can enhance their service offerings and establish valuable connections within the Leeds healthcare market. ## Notice NHS Leeds West CCG, NHS Leeds North CCG and NHS Leeds South and East CCG wish to contract with providers on an AQP (Any Qualified Provider) basis to provide Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for patients registered with a Leeds GP practice. The Commissioners require NOUS services from providers with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, the ability to integrate with the E-Referral System, the ability to integrate secondary care image exchange systems, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. It is expected that the successful applicant will either be able to or be working towards submission of activity data via Secondary Users Services (SUS) and to be able to or working towards integration with primary care information systems. Applications will be accepted from current providers and new applicants wishing to provide the service for Leeds patients. (A map is attached of current provision for information) The successful providers will be required to sign the NHS Standard Contract for the service, accepting all terms and conditions. The services will be commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider process under which assurance of competence, quality and safety standards is required. Providers will be eligible to join the qualified provider list subject to demonstrating competency against specified criteria. Activity will be paid at National Tariff rates and it is expected that this will include the price of any pre-procedure preparations. A CQUIN scheme will be available. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume payments in the contract award. The commissioners will require mobilisation of services within three months after contract award. Additional information: The contract duration is for 3+1+1 years. For further information about this service, to access the service specification for this service and to apply to provide this service, please visit www.nhssourcing.co.uk. The project number for this opportunity is pqq_29341. The Deadline for submissions is 12:00 (mid-day) Thursday 16 March 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2351ef6-cf1b-4ca9-9171-97b1ec9cd89e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS16 6EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Weetwood | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2017 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2351ef6-cf1b-4ca9-9171-97b1ec9cd89e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2351ef6-cf1b-4ca9-9171-97b1ec9cd89e 17th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk e-Tendering site ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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