--- title: "CCR Endoscopy Challenge" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-04-08" --- # CCR Endoscopy Challenge Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032ba6.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CCR Endoscopy Challenge" is being initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. This process falls under the category of health services and is currently in the planning stage. The aim is to secure innovative solutions to address the significant pressure on endoscopy waiting lists in Wales, with a budget of GBP 600,000.00. Interested parties should note that a future notice is expected to be released on 1st June 2022, with potential delivery locations within the UK. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in healthcare innovation, particularly those focused on developing new medical technologies, workflow systems, and training solutions for healthcare professionals. Companies capable of providing novel endoscopy procedures, non-invasive technologies, and AI solutions for patient management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the NHS and other stakeholders may enhance their profiles and drive business growth through collaboration in the health sector. ## Notice NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board (CAV UHB) in issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN). The notice is to alert the market that CAV UHB and the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) intend to support a challenge to Industry across England and Wales to the value of GBP 600,000.00 for innovative solutions to the scope outlined in this notice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Endoscopy waiting lists in Wales continue to face significant pressure. During the height of the pandemic the provision of diagnostic, therapeutic and surveillance endoscopy collapsed. Today, as capacity returns slowly towards normal, the numbers of patients waiting for endoscopy has spiralled. Patients deemed non-urgent such as those waiting for surveillance colonoscopy and those thought to be at less risk of cancer continue to wait due to the lack of capacity. There is evidence that even patients with high risk symptoms or positive screening tests are also having to wait far longer than desirable. Some patients admitted as in-patients and needing to have an endoscopic examination before discharge are waiting in precious hospital beds until a slot can be found in the endoscopy department for the procedure. Current endoscopy technology is reusable and capital costs are between GBP60,000.00 to GBP100,000.00 per endoscope. After each use, the endoscope needs to be decontaminated using specialist units costing roughly GBP1 million per year to run. Endoscopy waiting lists represent a continuing challenge for the NHS in Wales. The additional demand exceeds available capacity therefore, increasing the value secured through spend on endoscopy is critical to secure a sustainable future for the service. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) are looking to offer the opportunity to rapidly assess and develop novel solutions and technologies that have the potential to accelerate disruptive innovation in reducing the burden of work on endoscopy suites, which could cover several areas such as (but not limited to): - New training methods to upskill Health Care Professionals to improve the quality of referrals and increase workforce capacity - New endoscopy procedures - Faster decontamination/cleaning/workflow systems - Development and/or implementation of new non-invasive technology - AI/advance analytics to monitor, manage and signpost patients on the waiting list The aims are as follows; - Better management of demand, ensuring maximum value is delivered by the service - People will get a diagnosis sooner - Improved capacity within the service - Fewer complications -Improved recovery and discharge from hospital Additional information: Any interested parties should email Emma Lane, Senior Procurement Business Manager with their contact details, a short description of potential opportunities and their experience in the applicable field. Further details on the project will then follow. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009483-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2022 at 11:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009483-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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