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title: "Community-based Anticoagulation Services"
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# Community-based Anticoagulation Services

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c1c4c6-cee5-4be9-b626-e0eb087d89c9

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## Summary

The NHS Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) has recently completed a tender process for "Community-based Anticoagulation Services" within the healthcare industry. The procurement, valued at £550,000, targets enhancements in anticoagulation service capacity across various localities in Bedfordshire, particularly in areas currently lacking adequate coverage. The contract period extends from December 1, 2016, to October 31, 2018, with a potential 12-month extension. The tender was initiated to manage an additional caseload of 1,000 patients, requiring new providers to efficiently handle a minimum of 40 patients each, and to offer a comprehensive level 4 service that includes testing and dosage adjustments during a single visit. The services will be delivered in the East of England region.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical services and community healthcare solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on localised service delivery and the ability to provide flexible appointment options, including out-of-hours services. Companies capable of meeting the rigorous requirements for comprehensive patient care and effective service management will be positioned favourably in this procurement process.

## Notice

NHS Bedfordshire CCG (BCCG), has run an Invitation to Tender (ITT), procurement process to secure more capacity for community-based anticoagulation services in a number of localities in Bedfordshire. There are already about 25 GP practices that monitor INR levels for their own patients on warfarin. However, BCCG have identified some communities where there is inadequate or no local coverage. It should be noted that * The existing contracts with GP practices, the Bedford Warfarin Service and at acute hospitals that cover the current anticoagulation service will remain in place. * BCCG anticipate building capacity to the level of 1000 extra patient caseload * That any new provider would need to manage at least a caseload of greater than 40 patients. Localities have been identified where this is possible. * That the service provided would be a level 4 and 'one-stop' service, i.e. that the provider must be able to sample, test, and adjust dosage of warfarin all at one visit, and communicate changes to the patient's GP * That access outside of 'office hours' and 'drop-in' appointments are an essential requirement. * Services will be required for the following lots in localities stated (see specification for full details). * The new contracts are anticipated to run for 24 months with a possible extension for a further 12 months (still subject to confirmation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d249624-550f-4222-812f-e609abef834c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMG HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d249624-550f-4222-812f-e609abef834c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d249624-550f-4222-812f-e609abef834c
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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