--- title: "Procurement for the provision of Endoscopy Services to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-03-19" --- # Procurement for the provision of Endoscopy Services to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97464980-0738-441a-8433-016a35f3fc3e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the provision of Endoscopy Services is being conducted by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. This tender, titled "Procurement for the provision of Endoscopy Services to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group", falls under the healthcare services category and will be located in Oxfordshire, within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on 19th April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 6th January 2022, lasting three years with an option to extend for an additional two years, and has a financial envelope of £3.1 million per annum. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in diagnostic procedures within the community. Businesses that can deliver gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement will be executed under a restricted process, ensuring that providers who meet specified criteria have the chance to showcase their capabilities. Interested bidders should register on the e-procurement system In-Tend and submit a completed Supplier Questionnaire to participate in this competitive opportunity. ## Notice Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (the Commissioner) seeks to commission a Community Endoscopy service for patients registered with a GP in Oxfordshire. The successful provider will deliver a safe and clinically effective service that will provide rapid local access to diagnostic endoscopy for patients that will include gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. The community based service will offer a range of elective, suspected cancer and routine community based endoscopies from across the county within geographically suitable locations to meet demand and improve travel times. The service offering will include assessment, diagnostic tests, and advice to primary care clinicians on the management of common GI conditions. The direct access primary care service for endoscopic diagnostic procedures will include gastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy. The aim is to provide access to endoscopic diagnostics in the community. The Provider will work closely through regular contact and feedback with primary care, secondary care and the commissioner to support the management of patients within the primary/community care setting. The initial contract term will be for 3 years from 6th January 2022, with an optional extension of any period(s) up to a maximum of a further 2 years, as defined and at the discretion of the commissioners. The financial envelope is PS3.1 million per annum. To express an interest, bidders must be registered on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home and submit a completed Supplier Questionnaire as specified within the procurement documents. Expressions of interest and completed SQ's must be submitted by 12 noon, 19th April 2021. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to 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). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86bf991b-cc8b-4f69-b5ef-1f510261eb9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Restricted Process (Find a Tender) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,500,000 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86bf991b-cc8b-4f69-b5ef-1f510261eb9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86bf991b-cc8b-4f69-b5ef-1f510261eb9c 19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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