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title: "GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys"
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buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys

Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7a8c63d-7172-4b5d-a3f4-f5d8fc366d84

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## Summary

The NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG), represented by N E L Commissioning Support Unit, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys. The service aims to provide early diagnostics for patients registered with a GP in the Herts Valleys area and will not cover obstetric or musculoskeletal referrals. Interested providers must submit their expressions of interest by 29 June 2018. The proposed service will be delivered across four localities: Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans and Harpenden, and Watford and Three Rivers, within the Health Services industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in diagnostic imaging and non-obstetric ultrasound services. Businesses with the capability to meet stringent clinical governance standards and those experienced in integrating with NHS systems such as the Electronic Referrals System will be particularly well-suited to compete. The localised nature of the service provision may also benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering specialised healthcare services in these specified areas.

## Notice

NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) are seeking expressions of interest from suitable providers able to deliver a GP Direct Access Ultrasound Service for their patient population registered with a GP in Herts Valleys. This service will not be for obstetric or MSK referrals as these areas have commissioned pathways. HVCCG will be looking to procure 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 the Electronic Referrals system (e-RS), robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The aim of the service will be to provide early diagnostics and diagnosis to avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care and enable management in primary care. The service will be available to all Service Users over the age of 18 registered with a Herts Valley GP. The CCG is considering structuring the service provision into four 'lots', identified as below: * Dacorum locality * Hertsmere locality * St Albans and Harpenden locality * Watford and Three Rivers locality If your organisation is interested in this potential opportunity, may I please ask you to confirm by email to NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net clearly indicating which locality you would be interested in. Please submit your expressions of interest by 29 June 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5117de8-c113-4fbd-a64d-d4749207fdd2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN3 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 10:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5117de8-c113-4fbd-a64d-d4749207fdd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5117de8-c113-4fbd-a64d-d4749207fdd2
  15th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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