--- title: "Diagnostics Non-obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) for NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATTAIN COMMISSIONING SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2016-12-09" --- # Diagnostics Non-obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) for NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: ATTAIN COMMISSIONING SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9236514-080b-4890-ad9d-b74f22cc3b1d.json) ## Summary NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group has initiated a tender for the provision of Diagnostics Non-obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) with a total value of £1,681,942. This open procurement process is being managed by Attain Commissioning Services Limited, based in Bedford, who are acting on behalf of the NHS. The tender will be conducted using an e-Tendering system, with a submission deadline set for 13th January 2017 at 12:00hrs, and the services are expected to be delivered under the 2016/17 NHS Standard Contract from 27th February 2017 to 26th February 2019. The relevant industry category is Health and social work services. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in ultrasound services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy allows for any qualified provider to be considered based on demonstrated competency. Companies that can showcase their ability to meet quality and safety standards will find this tender to be an excellent avenue for business growth and expansion in the public health sector. ## Notice NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) requires qualified organisations to provide the following service: Diagnostics Non-obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS). The services will be commissioned using the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. In securing services under the AQP process, assurance of competence, quality and safety standards will be required. Any provider will be eligible to join the qualified provider list subject to demonstrating competency against specified criteria. Qualified providers will be expected to deliver the service under the 2016/17 NHS Standard Contract. As a qualified provider there are no levels of guaranteed activity. Payment is made based on actual provision. The commissioner for this service is NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The commissioner is supported in this project by ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD , who will be managing this procurement. Attain acting on behalf of NHS Bedfordshire CCG, the Commissioning Organisation, intends to use an e Tendering system in this procurement exercise. The e-Tendering system and all procurement documents relating to this opportunity can be accessed via: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ Please note that the submission deadline for responses is Friday 13th January 2017 at 12:00hrs Additional information: All procurement documents relating to this opportunity are available at link: https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html A User Guide for registering on the Bravo e-Tendering Portal is attached. Please note that the submission deadline is Friday 13th January 2017 at 12:00hrs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482fd14-31f2-4262-9f7e-99823eef5e6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 26 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,681,942 | | 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 | ATTAIN COMMISSIONING SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK45 4HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe | | Westminster constituency | Mid Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2016 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482fd14-31f2-4262-9f7e-99823eef5e6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482fd14-31f2-4262-9f7e-99823eef5e6e 9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/E463F701-098F-4CDB-BDA5-CBA070297E68 Attain Bravo Guide - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html All procurement documents relating to this opportunity are available at link ## Notice URLs - https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.bedfordshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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