--- title: "Cardiology Clinical Advice Service (CCAS) & Community Direct Access Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Cardiology Clinical Advice Service (CCAS) & Community Direct Access Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG Service Buyer: CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c2f3a90-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Clinical Procurement Solutions ltd is inviting tenders for the "Cardiology Clinical Advice Service (CCAS) & Community Direct Access Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG Service". This procurement falls under the health services category and is designated for the East of England region, specifically targeting the Herts Valleys area. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a procurement method classified as a restricted procedure. The deadline for submissions was on 7th September 2015, and the contract itself is scheduled to run from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2019, with a total value of £2,000,000 and a minimum value set at £1,000,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly for those providing medical services or diagnostics. Companies that specialise in cardiology services, diagnostic testing, or training and education related to healthcare would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. By participating in this procurement, these businesses can contribute to the enhancement of patient care within the community while potentially benefitting from a stable contract that aligns with their service offerings. ## Notice The Commissioning Authority is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers of healthcare services to provide the Cardiology Clinical Advice Service (CCAS) & Community GP Direct Access Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG Service for the Herts Valleys area. The first stage of the process will be the completion of our electronic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire at: https://portal.clinicalprocurementsolutions.co.uk SERVICE DESCRIPTION The aim of this service change is to increase capacity in the system as a whole and provide care in the right place at the time, thus improving outcomes for patients. It also addresses the CCG's vision for care to be more integrated and accessible to promote earlier diagnosis and better care, and to empower patients to self- manage. The service will reduce outpatient attendances, and tackle current health inequalities in Herts Valleys by improving access across the localities and reducing variation in primary care through supportive training and education. The proposed scheme for Community Cardiology under this procurement will address the following elements: 1. A GP Direct Access Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG Service that will provide this cardiology diagnostic test for patients aged over 16 years. The service will be provided in each of the four localities providing equitable access for our population. This scheme proposes that moving Echocardiograms and ambulatory ECG into the community will result in a reduction of cost per test and improved patient experience. The service specification describes the service, the model, the aims and objectives and desired outcomes/KPIs over three years. 2 A Cardiology Clinical Advice Service. Effective co-ordination of cardiology services is key to the success of the proposed service model. The Cardiology Clinical Advice Service (CCAS) will provide Herts Valleys GPs access to cardiac specialist advice for their patients. The advice will be provided by either a Cardiology Consultant or a GPwSi in Cardiology. The aim of the service is to provide comprehensive advice and management plans to GP's for patients with Cardiology Conditions. This will allow primary care clinicians to access diagnostic tests, facilitate medicines reconciliation and increase the efficiency of care pathways that cross the interface of primary, community and secondary care. Additional information: Potential bidders should express an interest in the opportunity via our portal at https://portal.clinicalprocurementsolutions.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f1482e-fb54-4b81-bb61-edfae4a40aa4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7YU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f1482e-fb54-4b81-bb61-edfae4a40aa4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78f1482e-fb54-4b81-bb61-edfae4a40aa4 27th July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://portal.clinicalprocurementsolutions.co.uk Further details can be obtained from our online Procurement Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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