--- title: "Multi AQP for Endoscopy, Community Ultrasound and Cardiology Services Essex STP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2019-05-01" --- # Multi AQP for Endoscopy, Community Ultrasound and Cardiology Services Essex STP Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the multi Any Qualified Practitioner (AQP) contracts for Endoscopy, Community Ultrasound, and Cardiology Services within the Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP), coordinated by the NHS Basildon and Brentwood, alongside several Clinical Commissioning Groups. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 22 February 2019, with contracts anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019 and running until 31 March 2022. The total value of the project is approximately £24,942,741, located in the East of England. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in community health services, diagnostic procedures, and non-obstetric ultrasound. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the services require trained practitioners who can deliver accessible healthcare solutions. The ongoing AQP model fosters a competitive environment for providers to offer quality care and improve patient access, making it an attractive opportunity for innovative and service-oriented businesses. ## Notice The contracting authorities of NHS Basildon and Brentwood, Castle Point and Rochford, Mid Essex, Southend and Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Groups are pleased to confirm the awarded contracts for the provision of Any Qualified Practitioner (AQP) for: 1. Community Endoscopy (Essex STP) The service will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The aim of this service is to provide uncomplicated diagnostic/treatment and surveillance endoscopy. To improve access to early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. 2. Community Ultrasound (Essex STP) The Community Ultrasound (non-obstetric) Service is expected to compliment the Royal College of Radiologists 'Making the best use of clinical Radiology Services (2017 eighth edition)' Referral guidelines for GPs. 3.Community Cardiology (Thurrock CCG Only The service will offer a 'One Stop' Clinic, where clinical assessment, Diagnostic tests (Echo/ECG/Holter) and on-site interpretation by an experienced clinician allows risk stratification and a management plan to be developed at the first visit. The AQP model is an accreditation process underpinned by 'call-off' of a Provider's services determined according to patients' choice. Referrals into these services may come from secondary care, accident and emergency, walk in centres or GP practices. Services must be provided by trained practitioners with appropriate equipment. Future AQP procurements for these Services will be conducted on a regular basis and these will be advertised in an identical manner to this Procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0fd304-6a9a-4a47-9e07-efe25b1a4684 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,942,741 | | 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 | ATTAIN | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 1 May 2019 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0fd304-6a9a-4a47-9e07-efe25b1a4684 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae0fd304-6a9a-4a47-9e07-efe25b1a4684 1st May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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