--- title: "Direct Access Echocardiography services for the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-09-01" --- # Direct Access Echocardiography services for the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow. Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaeda134-b1c7-4334-87ed-2beb464bd822.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a tender for "Direct Access Echocardiography services" aimed at the Western locality of Devon and Eastern locality of Kernow. This procurement, classified under health and social work services, has an estimated value of £587,142 and operates under an open procurement method with details available on the e-procurement portal. The tender period concluded on 6th February 2019, which aligns with the contract period starting 1st April 2019 and ending 31st March 2022. Key contact for this opportunity is Joshua Passmore-Tarpey, reachable at joshua.passmore-tarpey@nhs.net. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that provide diagnostic testing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering patient-focused services, particularly in the healthcare sector, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate robust patient feedback mechanisms and flexibility in service delivery could benefit from this contract to expand their market reach within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG and NHS Kernow CCG are looking to procure services for Direct Access Echocardiography. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity in to a primary care setting. Objectives: * To provide high quality diagnostic tests which can be used as part of elective care pathways * To provide the test and relay the outcomes within an agreed timescale * To provide appointments for patients which offer choice and flexibility The Provider will provide an excellent patient experience during all parts of the process. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. Additional information: Link to Intend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement portal (In-tend). https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to register on the e-procurement portal and 'express an interest' and then complete all necessary questions as specified within the documents. On registration, please include at least 2 contacts to allow for access to the portal in times of absence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd077f4-f112-4b45-a17b-93a816e18ca9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 2019 | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £587,142 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £355,296 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ULTRACARDIAC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2020 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd077f4-f112-4b45-a17b-93a816e18ca9 - 23 Jan 2019 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2799503b-be0f-4c7a-9e66-9c6ccb2c3337 - 28 Nov 2018 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65312bf6-be13-4496-b556-96d79b09e53e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbd077f4-f112-4b45-a17b-93a816e18ca9 1st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2799503b-be0f-4c7a-9e66-9c6ccb2c3337 23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65312bf6-be13-4496-b556-96d79b09e53e 28th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home Intend ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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