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title: "The Provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# The Provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eadc1558-9258-4f11-b4df-55d1e767d0ae

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is conducting a tender for the provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group. This procurement falls within the health and social work services industry category, specifically focusing on enhancing community access to diagnostic services for NHS Bolton CCG registered patients. The tender period concludes on 29th June 2018, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2018 for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total budget allocated for this service is £485,000, and it is being acquired through an open procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in healthcare services. Businesses that can deliver efficient diagnostic services and demonstrate experience in improving patient access and satisfaction would be well-suited to participate in this competition. The successful provider will not only enhance service delivery in Bolton but also potentially expand their footprint in the healthcare sector through a valuable long-term contract.

## Notice

NHS SBS are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group ('the CCG') to obtain a Provider to deliver a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service for the Population of Bolton. The expected outcomes from this service are: *Timely community access to diagnostic services for NHS Bolton CCG registered patients; *Improved access and diagnostic waiting times for patients; *Improved patient satisfaction and experience; *Reduced demand on acute care diagnostic services, supporting improvements in national diagnostic waiting time standards; *Reduced need for GP referral to secondary care, by way of clinical reporting that meets the need of the GP referrer; *Reduced need for repeat diagnostic tests, by way of building integrated relationships with NHS Bolton FT (BFT), to ensure clinical images & reporting meet secondary care requirements; *Robust end to end DEXA referral / care pathways; *Robust integrated care pathways developed between DEXA service provider, NHS BFT & NHS Bolton CCG - specifically to support patient groups requiring baseline scans as part of local step down / transition arrangements, from secondary care to primary care (eg breast cancer patients) . Further and full information on the Service can be located on EU-Supply. The Affordability Threshold (including any potential extensions) is PS485,000 including CQUIN and the Contract will be for a duration of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website (https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com) to access the documentation using reference 31618. To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website:https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 5pm on 29th June 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ff00aa-1234-453e-b331-4bfcbaa1c509 |
| 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 | 31 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 31 May 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ff00aa-1234-453e-b331-4bfcbaa1c509

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ff00aa-1234-453e-b331-4bfcbaa1c509
  31st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com

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