--- title: "Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Community based DVT diagnostic service in Bath and North East Somerset" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-03-03" --- # Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - Community based DVT diagnostic service in Bath and North East Somerset Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc752249-a822-4c4f-b871-f5d247c3d91a.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is set to award a contract titled "Community based DVT diagnostic service in Bath and North East Somerset" to Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services (BEMS+). This procurement falls under the healthcare services category and is located in the South West of England, with a contract period commencing on 3rd April 2022 and extending until 31st March 2029. The procurement method employed is a direct award, with an annual contract value of £203,489. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, and the contract's intention to be awarded was publicly announced as of 2nd March 2022, with the notice published on 3rd March 2022. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing diagnostic solutions and support to general practices and out-of-hours services. Companies involved in medical practice, ultrasound services, or training for healthcare professionals would find themselves well-positioned to engage in similar contracts in the future. The close relationships that BEMS+ has established with local health services highlight the competitive landscape, underscoring the need for adept service providers who can integrate with existing healthcare systems. ## Notice Bath and North East, Swindon and Wiltshire Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (BSWCCG) is going to award a contract to Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services (BEMS+) to continue to provide a community based DVT diagnostic service for the population of Bath and North East Somerset who are over the age of 18. BEMS+ will continue to deliver a diagnostic service to support practices and the GP out-of-hours service in the management and treatment of DVT. The provider will deliver services: * promote the referral mechanism * supply near patient D-dimer testing kits to practices and the GP out-of-hours service * provide full leg ultrasound scanning in a community location * provide training to GPs (General Practice and Out of Hours Service) * manage the relationships with General Practice and the Out of Hours Service BEMS+ provided a good service with strong relationships with other providers including the 24 GP practices, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, the Bath Treatment Centre, Homeless Healthcare Services and non-emergency patient transport services which means that they are best placed to continue providing these services. The contract has an annualised value of PS203,489. This service will be included in the wider contract with Bath and North East Somerset Enhanced Medical Services (BEMS+) and the service continuation will form part of the annualised review of the contract and the services contained therein. The Services are healthcare services within the meaning and scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Commissioner has voluntarily advertised this notice of intention to award this contract to reach as wide an audience as possible and to promote transparency and in line with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii). The Commissioner is firmly of the view that competition is absent for technical reasons, that the organisation listed above are the only provider capable of meeting the CCG's needs within specific localities for the reasons detailed above. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c478b789-6ec9-4486-b832-77d7fa2cd7ab | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,244,423 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,244,423 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | CHIPPENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN15 1GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET ENHANCED MEDICAL SERVICES (BEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2022 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c478b789-6ec9-4486-b832-77d7fa2cd7ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c478b789-6ec9-4486-b832-77d7fa2cd7ab 3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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