--- title: "MRI Service Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST" published: "2021-08-02" --- # MRI Service Provision Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ceec.json) ## Summary The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust is seeking tenders for the provision of MRI services, under the title "MRI Service Provision". This procurement falls within the medical imaging services industry category, specifically designated as a cost and volume contract for patients requiring MRIs across Worcestershire. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 16:00 on 1st September 2021. The service is expected to operate within the governance of the Light Touch Regime, with the contract initially lasting for 36 months and potential for two 12-month extensions. This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, particularly those experienced in medical imaging and radiology services. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission registration requirements and have capabilities in high-volume MRI operations will be well-positioned to compete. The successful provider will need to collaborate with local clinicians and adhere to established guidelines, making this a fitting opportunity for organisations with strong local partnerships and flexible service delivery capabilities. ## Notice The Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSK APPS) at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust requires a service for the provision of MRI scans for patients across Worcestershire. The MRI provision will be a cost and volume contract, reviewed on a yearly basis. Procurement procedure as per the Light Touch Regime The MSK APPS deliver a MSK triage and assessment service to the population of Worcestershire. Following assessment within the MSK APPS patients can be referred directly for MR imaging and reporting. Providers are expected to work within both the Royal College of Radiology's (RCR's) guidelines and work in partnership with local clinicians to ensure all iRefer 2021 guidelines are followed. The provider must also be able to demonstrate compliance with all relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration requirements, standards, building regulations and requirements, DDA Compliance (DOH 2008). ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSK APPS) at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust requires a service for the provision of MRI scans for patients across Worcestershire. The MRI provision will be a cost and volume contract, reviewed on a yearly basis. The MSK APPS deliver a MSK triage and assessment service to the population of Worcestershire. Following assessment within the MSK APPS patients can be referred directly for MR imaging and reporting. Providers are expected to work within both the Royal College of Radiology's (RCR's) guidelines and work in partnership with local clinicians to ensure all iRefer 2021 guidelines are followed. The provider must also be able to demonstrate compliance with all relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration requirements, standards, building regulations and requirements, DDA Compliance (DOH 2008). It is important that services should be easily accessible by public transport and should have appropriate care parking facilities. Providers would be expected to operate a Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm service, excluding bank holidays, however, it is expected that there will be flexibility in the hours to accommodate patients' needs. Suppliers are required to complete and submit a Standard Questionnaire (SQ) by the stated deadline. Suppliers are required to follow the instructions below once they have clicked on the link in the advert in section 'I.3) Communication' of the Contract Notice. 1. Log in to the EU Supply e-tendering system 2. 'Accept' (expression of interest) . Or if you have previously logged into the EU Supply e-tendering system and clicked 'Accept' (expression of interest), login and click 'go to quotes/tender' 3. On this page you can: View quote/tender and Assign user access 4. In the "My response section" towards the bottom of the page there is a section for 'Qualification questions' 5. Click 'answer questions' and respond to the Standard Questionnaire (SQ) 6. Once you have answered the questions click 'save and back' 7. Click 'Submit response' (highlighted in blue) Additional information: The Standard Questionnaire (SQ) must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. Procurement process as per the Light Touch Regime Renewal: The contract will be an initial period of 36 months followed by two further 12 month extension options ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018370-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 5 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,985,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH & CARE NHS TRUST | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 1JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Leopard Hill | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33111610 - Magnetic resonance unit - 33113000 - Magnetic resonance imaging equipment - 33113100 - Magnetic resonance scanners - 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel - 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel - 79999100 - Scanning services - 85111200 - Medical hospital services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85121000 - Medical practice services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2021 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018370-2021 - 30 Jul 2021 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018302-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39044&B=HACW_NHS - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/22031 - https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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