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title: "12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation Service AQP (2nd Window)"
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# 12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation Service AQP (2nd Window)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e03352ea-2331-4a6f-81a2-39242b5d8016

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands is currently facilitating a procurement process for the "12 Lead Electrocardiogram Interpretation Service AQP (2nd Window)," classified under health services, based in the West Midlands, England. This open tender invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers and has a submission deadline of 16 December 2016. The successful contracts will be awarded for an initial period of 31 months, with a possible 12-month extension. This process is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically targeting Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health services, particularly those specialising in ECG interpretation. The open nature of the procurement process and the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as eligible bidders suggest that newly established firms or those looking to expand their service offerings may find this a viable opportunity for business growth. Interested providers should ensure they register on the Arden & Greater East Midlands CSU’s Bravo portal to participate effectively.

## Notice

Arden & Greater East Midlands CSU on behalf of Birmingham South Central CCG is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers for a 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Service. For the avoidance of doubt, separate arrangements are already in place for the provision of the associated recording services. It is the intention of the commissioning organisation to run an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. This is the 2nd window for this requirement. The contracts awarded as a result of this process will initially be for a period of 31 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the commissioning body. It is important to note that the award of a contract to any Bidder does not guarantee any volume of activity or payment to a Bidder. Organisations wishing to express an interest and complete the AQP documentation must register their expression of through Arden & Greater East Midlands CSU's Bravo portal. i) If not already registered, candidates should register on the portal at:- https:// ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (registration and use of the website is free of charge). i) If already registered, candidates can use the existing registration. ii) Once registered, candidates must express interest by: a) logging-in to the Arden & GEM CSU e-Tendering portal, b) selecting 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers', c) search for and access listing related to this contract and view details, d) click on Express Interest iii) Once you have expressed interest, the opportunity will appear in 'My ITTs' page where you can download documentation (if required) & construct your reply as instructed. You must submit your reply on the website by the deadline stated. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the BravoSolution Helpdesk on 0800 368 4850 or e-mail help@bravosolution.co.uk. Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU are managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the Regulations). The Services are being procured are Schedule 3 - Social and Other Specific Services and Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU are bound only by those parts of the Regulations applying to Schedule 3 services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2b02a1-41da-4bd6-8b8d-fff3eb23f898 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS |
| Locality | WEST BROMWICH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2016 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2b02a1-41da-4bd6-8b8d-fff3eb23f898

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e2b02a1-41da-4bd6-8b8d-fff3eb23f898
  22nd November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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