--- title: "Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-06-14" --- # Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service to Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc1d19f6-e293-45e9-b57f-cab52c1674b5.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the "Community Ultrasound and Echocardiography Service" to be provided across Oxfordshire. This service aims to enhance local access to diagnostic tests for patients closer to their homes. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with bids required by 13:00 on 24th July 2017. Anticipated contract commencement is set for November 2017, with a duration of 3+2 years and a maximum annual value of approximately £839,494, totalling £2,518,482 for the first three years. This open procedure allows single or partnership providers capable of servicing the entire Oxfordshire area to apply. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and diagnostic services. Companies that are well-equipped to offer ultrasound and echocardiography services, ideally with experience in community-based healthcare, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Success in this tender could significantly contribute to business growth by establishing long-term contracts with the NHS in the region, thereby enhancing service delivery and patient outcomes. ## Notice Community non-obstetric ultrasound and echocardiography service within Oxfordshire. OCCG is commissioning a service to deliver closer to patients' homes based around groups of GP practices, within every GP locality. The aim is to provide greater access to a range of diagnostic tests closer to home, within a community setting. The service will be directly accessible for all Oxfordshire GPs and will only be requested via e-referrals using OCCG Templates. Objectives * To provide a local service for patients closer to home * To provide increased patient choice * To resolve patient outcomes more quickly * Compliance with NICE guidance and optimum management of patients * Reduction in referrals to the acute trust for diagnostic investigation and out-patient appointments * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care Expected Outcomes * Improved patient access to diagnostic services across the localities * Reduction in waiting times * Increased patient choice for services * Reduction in duplication of treatment pathways * Integrated care pathways/holistic care * Provision of care closer to home * Rapid, responsive service to facilitate optimum medical management * Good communications with referring GPs and acute Trusts, patients and carers * Continuity of care and shared learning amongst the MDT. The service should only provide services in line with local and national clinical guidelines or based on best practice recommendations, such as NICE guidance. Location: The echocardiogram and non-obstetric ultrasound services are to be provided across Oxfordshire with bases within all of the locality areas (See figure 1 for locality map); City North, North East, South East, South West and West The contract is expected to be for 3+2 years and commence in November 2017. The maximum contract value is PS839,494 per annum with a total financial envelope of PS2,518,482 for the first three years. The diagnostic service for non-obstetric ultrasound and Echocardiograms must be contracted with a single provider but can be delivered by a partnerships or through sub-contracting and any potential provider interested in delivering the services must be able to deliver it to the whole of Oxfordshire rather than a part of it. Bids must be received by 13:00 on the 24th July 2017. Additional information: Further information regarding this process including a copy of the Invitation To Tender can be found on our e-procurement portal: (In-tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home) in the "Bidder Instructions" document. Please note that this service is a healthcare service within the meaning and scope of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No.2) Regulations 2013 and as such is governed by these regulations and the "light touch" regime under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The CCG will not be bound by any regulations beyond those which explicitly apply to procurements for such services and any references to processes or procedures (e.g. "the open procedure") should not be taken to mean the CCG intends to be held to any beyond those stated above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc4a0a5-dc5b-4fc9-afa8-a59a8d91fe9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2017 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc4a0a5-dc5b-4fc9-afa8-a59a8d91fe9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc4a0a5-dc5b-4fc9-afa8-a59a8d91fe9b 14th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eba5e4d5-44ac-4e09-84ad-34e675aa8ce3 Full Advert Text ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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