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title: "Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2"
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# Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe530792-a10e-4bcb-a532-674ef32f443e

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for Nottinghamshire Window 2". This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is set within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is open, with submissions due by 8th January 2021, and will result in a one-year contract commencing on 1st April 2021. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing suitable qualified organisations to participate.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health services to grow their business. By providing a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service, successful bidders will contribute to enhanced patient experiences and early diagnostics, reducing unnecessary referrals to secondary care. Businesses with experience in diagnostic services, patient management systems, and strong clinical governance are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract and expand their operational footprint in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire areas.

## Notice

NHS Nottingham & Nottingham CCG are seeking suitably qualified organisations to provide a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with e-Referral system, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance and compliance with CQC essential standards. The care pathway being commissioned is pre-appointment communication with Patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer, which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also where appropriate covers any recommendations for further imaging or investigation and advice on management. Structured reporting will be encouraged to support local referrers in their options for further clinical management. The services will need to be fully quality assured, validated and supported by the local Commissioners. The Provider must aim to provide an excellent Patient experience during all parts of the process - to include the examination and the administrative services. In order to measure this, Providers should have in place robust mechanisms for collecting Patient feedback using approaches that reflect the diverse nature of their Patient population. This should include as a minimum, a Patient satisfaction survey, and one real time feedback mechanism. There must be a sound process for receiving and dealing with suggestions, compliments and complaints. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. Where there are clear secondary care clinical pathways with ultrasound as a core component, it is more appropriate for this diagnostic to be undertaken as an integral part of the clinical pathway. The provider will be expected to perform Services across the geography of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG and Derby and Derbyshire CCG (Erewash patients only) Footprint. Bidders should note this is a one-year contract, whilst a review of diagnostics is undertaken, which may lead to a change of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3126b530-356b-414a-bb2c-57dec790b592 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG21 0HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Southwell |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3126b530-356b-414a-bb2c-57dec790b592

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3126b530-356b-414a-bb2c-57dec790b592
  4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34564&B=UK
  Additional data found

## Notice URLs

- https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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