--- title: "GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-05" --- # GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa54c74f-c163-4e78-a5d8-50e70b16763a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Herts Valleys" is being initiated by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, focused on the healthcare industry. This project is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date set for 17th July 2018. The service aims to be delivered within the East of England, specifically targeting patients registered with a GP in the Herts Valleys area. Interested parties are encouraged to confirm their attendance at a pre-procurement stakeholder event to be held on 18th July 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering direct access ultrasound services. Businesses with expertise in healthcare diagnostics, especially those compliant with NHS requirements, should consider participating in this procurement. The emphasis on local service provision and clinical governance suggests that companies with experience in delivering high-quality healthcare services will be well-suited to compete successfully for this contract. ## Notice NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) would like to advise the market place of their intention to procure suitable providers to deliver a GP Direct Access Ultrasound Service for their patient population registered with a GP in Herts Valleys. HVCCG intends to procure a local, direct access 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 Valleys GP. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with patients, the diagnostic investigation and a full report to be sent back to the referrer To assist the CCG in ensuring the service specification is fit for purpose and deliverable there will be a pre-procurement stakeholder event to be held on Wednesday 18th July from 10.30am - 12.30pm at the following venue: Niland Conference Centre Rosary Priory 93 Elstree Road Bushey Heath Watford, Herts WD23 4EE Please confirm your attendance by emailing NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net by no later than 12.00pm noon on Tuesday 17th July 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e50a2-5a64-4790-bd37-9165605fb83a | | 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 | 5 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 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 - 5 Jul 2018 at 09:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e50a2-5a64-4790-bd37-9165605fb83a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c7e50a2-5a64-4790-bd37-9165605fb83a 5th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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