--- title: "Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-10-02" --- # Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ace48683-5ec6-4a71-9d3e-368584f21eae.json) ## Summary The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is planning a tender for a service to assess patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in general practice. The Commissioner intends to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations to patients in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The tender process includes engagement milestones, with an engagement end date of 16th October 2023 for potential providers to submit completed questionnaires via the e-procurement system, Atamis. This opportunity for business growth in health services is suited for providers with experience in offering specialist medical services, particularly in ultrasound imaging and outpatient care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in healthcare delivery could find this tender a significant business opportunity. The Commissioner aims for a 5-year contract with a provision to extend for up to 2 years, offering a stable partnership for companies looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. Additional information: NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. The Commissioner's intention is for this contract to be for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a maximum of a further 2 years. The Commissioner invites interested providers to complete a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 16th October 2023 via our e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b42283e-a3ec-4ad7-a31f-4d7ace70718b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Oct 2023 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2023 at 14:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b42283e-a3ec-4ad7-a31f-4d7ace70718b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b42283e-a3ec-4ad7-a31f-4d7ace70718b 2nd October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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