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title: "The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0296be"
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# The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0296be

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## Summary

The NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a procurement process titled "The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS).” This service falls under the health and social work services category, specifically aimed at enhancing early diagnostics within Bolton, UK. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 3pm on 1st April 2021. The contract will last for an initial period of three years, starting from 1st October 2021, with a total budget of £3,350,000 and possible extensions extending the contract duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic imaging or similar health services. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with clinical guidelines and have experience in providing high-quality non-obstetric ultrasound services would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with the capability for quick service integration and adherence to NHS protocols will enhance their competitiveness for this contract, supporting the overarching goal of improving diagnostic access and patient experience in the region.

## Notice

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to obtain a Provider to deliver a high quality Direct Access NOUS service that will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

*Ensure patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting; *Ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follow the patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation; *Enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; *Ensure diagnostic tests are necessary, clinically appropriate, of high quality, with timely access and high quality images and clear reporting; *Provide a high quality and safe service by following the published clinical guidelines and good practice; *Ensure excellent patient experience; and *Develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for patients. Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is PS3,450,000 and the Contract will be for the duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st October 2021. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 38458. 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 3pm on 1st April 2021. An advert has also been placed on Contracts Finder. Additional information: An Advert has also been placed on Contract Finder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005044-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,350,000 |
| Lots value | £3,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BOLTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| 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

- 12 Mar 2021 at 12:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005044-2021
- 26 Feb 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003926-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36807&B=NHSSBS
- https://www.boltonccg.nhs.uk/

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