--- title: "The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2020-09-08" --- # The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c4adec3d-726b-48a1-9c9b-445e8badfae2.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service" in Greater Manchester. This tender aims to engage potential service providers to participate in a pre-procurement Market Engagement Event scheduled for 14th September 2020. The services are expected to commence on 1st October 2021, with a three-year duration and an option to extend for two additional years. The total estimated value of the services is £34 million, addressing significant health needs under the health services category. This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing diagnostic imaging and community health solutions. Companies interested in this tender should consider attending the Market Engagement Event to understand better the service requirements and express their interest. This engagement could be particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their footprint in the NHS market, as the NHS SBS is specifically open to engaging such organisations. ## Notice This notice is placed to facilitate early engagement with potential providers, inviting participation in a pre-procurement Market Engagement Event relating to the future procurement of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) - Lot 1 and Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging Head and Neck Service (MRI) - Lot 2 for eligible patients within Greater Manchester. The intended date of Service commencement is 1st October 2021, for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years, at the CCGs' discretion. The contracts will not offer guarantees of volume or payment (zero value). The services will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. They will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. More detail on the proposed service models can be found in the draft Service Specifications on EU Supply. Lot 1: Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) The Direct Access NOUS service is designed to meet the needs of the following CCG's registered populations: * NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group * Manchester Health and Care Commissioning * NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group * NHS Tameside & Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group The estimated costs associated with provision of this Service (based on 5 years) is PS30m. Lot 2: Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Head and Neck Service The Direct Access MRI Head and Neck service is designed to meet the needs of the following CCG's registered populations: * NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group * Manchester Health and Care Commissioning * NHS Tameside & Glossop Clinical Commissioning Group The estimated costs associated with provision of this service (based on 5 years) is PS4m. Organisations or individuals who may be interested in delivering the services, either entirely or as a subcontractor, are warmly invited to attend a Microsoft Teams pre-procurement Market Engagement Event (MEE), 10am - 1pm on Monday, 14th September 2020. The MEE will be an opportunity to learn more about the services, input any suggestions and raise any concerns/queries relating to future commissioning and provision of the services. The CCGs will use the outputs from the MEE to inform the final Service Specifications and commercial models. Additional information: Responses received will assist to inform the CCGs as to the level of interest from the market. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. The outputs of this Event will not be treated as commercially confidential and may be used by the CCGs in the final Service Specifications used for the contracts, but no Organisation will be individually identified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7830d5e-05c0-4a1b-8405-1f5eb3e57797 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Other | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2020 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7830d5e-05c0-4a1b-8405-1f5eb3e57797 - 22 Aug 2020 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7830d5e-05c0-4a1b-8405-1f5eb3e57797 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7830d5e-05c0-4a1b-8405-1f5eb3e57797 8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/edittransaction.asp?TID=40835 To register your attendance at the Market Engagement Event, please submit an expression of interest by completing the corresponding Market Engagement Event Registration Form on the EU- Supply E-Tendering Portal reference 40835 (see link), by 12 noon on Wednesday, 2nd September 2020. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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