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title: "Anticoagulation Services (AQP) (Birmingham & Solihull)"
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# Anticoagulation Services (AQP) (Birmingham & Solihull)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a64c6cb9-8b8f-4617-8813-b4040a5315c5

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking proposals for Anticoagulation Services (AQP) in Birmingham and Solihull. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 2nd July 2018. The contracts will commence on 1st December 2018, spanning a period of three years, with an option to extend for another two years until 30th November 2023. The location for the services is within the West Midlands region, and the classification falls under the health services industry category. The procurement method is classified as "Any Qualified Provider," indicating zero-value contracts with no guaranteed activity levels.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses seeking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing anticoagulation management services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement which allows for various providers to participate without upfront investment. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in health services and are capable of navigating a competitive tendering process will likely benefit from this initiative.

## Notice

Birmingham & Solihull CCG wishes to procure Anticoagulation Services on an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) basis. The Contract period will be for 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the CCG. As three CCGs have recently merged into one there are different start dates (as the existing contracts expire) for each element therefore the following staged start dates are applicable: Birmingham Cross City - 01st December 2018 Birmingham South Central - 01st December 2018 Solihull - 01st April 2019 The contracts will be aligned and all will have the same end date therefore all contracts will end 30th November 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years to 30th November 2023. Please see service specification within project in Bravo for full details of service. This is an AQP services procurement therefore contracts are zero value and there are no guarantees of activity. The CCG may open additional windows at their discretion and at any time. The tariffs are: Warfarin - PS53.82 per attending patient per quarter (equivalent to PS215.28 per annum) NOAC Initiation one off payment - PS60.29 Please see additional information below for details on how to apply. Additional information: Register on the portal at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html (registration and use of the website is free of charge). ii)Once registered, express interest by: a) logging-in to the Arden & GEM CSU eTendering portal, b)selecting response to advert and ITT (Project_ 985) c) select Open Access ITT, d) search for and access ITT (Project Name) (ITT reference_ 967) and view details, e) click on Express Interest link. iii) Once you have expressed interest, access the My ITTs page where you can download documentation & construct your reply as instructed. If you require technical support in submitting your expression of interest, please contact the BravoSolution help-desk on 0800 368 4850 or e-mail help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadb3f4e-f84c-4c24-959a-a33ba3c9ef0d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Any Qualified Provider |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| 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 | WEST BROMWICH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2018 at 12:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadb3f4e-f84c-4c24-959a-a33ba3c9ef0d
- 1 Jun 2018 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadb3f4e-f84c-4c24-959a-a33ba3c9ef0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadb3f4e-f84c-4c24-959a-a33ba3c9ef0d
  18th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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