--- title: "Carpal Tunnel Service in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Carpal Tunnel Service in Northamptonshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bedfaea3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is planning to procure a community-based Carpal Tunnel Service in Northamptonshire, aimed at improving patient access and reducing waiting times. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 23rd February 2018. This tender is classified under Health Services, with an annual budget of £110,800 and a contract duration of one year, commencing on 1st April 2016, with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in musculoskeletal services and community health care solutions. Businesses that are capable of delivering multidisciplinary services and have experience in managing patient referrals and assessments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process could enable providers to contribute significantly to local healthcare delivery while enhancing their service portfolio in the region. ## Notice NHS Corby and NHS Nene CCG's are looking to commission a community based Carpal Tunnel service aimed at delivering clinically effective, appropriate, convenient and easy to access care closer to patients. The aim is to deliver patient satisfaction through a high quality and responsive service by reducing waiting times for assessment and treatment. The community service will ensure efficient use of resources via a cost effective service model and contribute to the system wide ambition to ensure Right Care Right Time 1st time. Providers are expected to recognise that high quality health care is multi-disciplinary and should be delivered through good working relationships with other partners. The service will be expected: * To receive referrals from GP's in relation to patients with conditions as laid out in the service (see below). * To provide a clinical assessment of all patients referred to the service for the management of conditions as listed below. * To give clear support and advice to the patient during the course of treatment. * To provide an outcome summary to the patient's GP once the course of treatment has been completed. * To help reduce the number of referrals to secondary care, where appropriate. * To take responsibility for undertaking audits on patient satisfaction The aim is to provide a 'one- stop- shop' community carpal tunnel service in order to offer a prompt, more accessible service with increased patient choice on treatment options. The Service shall deliver an enhanced patient experience with reduced waiting times and easier access. The contract will be for I year commencing on 1st April 2016 with an option to extend for a further year. Budget: PS110,800 If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please email Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 4.00pm on Monday 5th October 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9bb704-5bfb-4bb5-9644-f1d18810351a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | 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 | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9bb704-5bfb-4bb5-9644-f1d18810351a - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee39577-fcaa-4503-9f9e-500a1727c5cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9bb704-5bfb-4bb5-9644-f1d18810351a 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee39577-fcaa-4503-9f9e-500a1727c5cb 4th September 2015 - 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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