--- title: "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-07" --- # Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9bd8c0d0-42c8-4d32-8bd4-d0f9d281dfd1.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire." This initiative falls under the health services sector and is aimed at providing a local, direct access ultrasound service within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 14 March 2022. The contract has an initial term of 2 years and 9 months, commencing on 1 July 2022, with an option for a 24-month extension. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the healthcare sector. Businesses with experience in providing ultrasound services, equipped with the necessary capabilities for clinical governance, patient satisfaction mechanisms, and integration with NHS systems, will be well-positioned to compete. The aim is to enhance early diagnostics and manage patient pathways effectively, fostering growth in a healthcare service that prioritises patient experience across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. ## Notice NHS Nottingham & Nottingham CCG are seeking suitably qualified organisations to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance and compliance with CQC essential standards. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with Patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer, which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also where appropriate covers any recommendations for further imaging or investigation and advice on management. Structured reporting will be required to support local referrers in their options for further clinical management. The services will need to be fully quality assured, validated and supported by the local Commissioners. The Provider must aim to provide an excellent Patient experience during all parts of the process - to include the examination and the administrative services. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Where there are clear secondary care clinical pathways with ultrasound as a core component, it is more appropriate for this diagnostic to be undertaken as an integral part of the clinical pathway. The provider will be expected to perform Services across the geography of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG Footprint. Bidders should note this is a 2 year and 9 month initial term contract with an option to extend the service for up to a further 24 months as required, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7a240-6349-4f16-97ca-8ba8a50392a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG21 0HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Southwell | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2022 at 06:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7a240-6349-4f16-97ca-8ba8a50392a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7a240-6349-4f16-97ca-8ba8a50392a8 7th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eu-supply.com Quote/tender: 48763 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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