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title: "Consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme"
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# Consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03765c

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## Summary

The NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, has completed a contract for consultancy work in relation to the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics Programme. The evaluation aimed to assess the impact, value, and learning of the programme to inform Health Board sustainability plans and future developments within the Wales Cancer Network. The procurement stage was cancelled, with a final contract value of 45,180 GBP signed on 1st February 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing evaluation consultancy services to engage with the Wales Cancer Network. Businesses offering services related to healthcare evaluation and programme assessment would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to MEL Research, was for an active tender seeking proposals for the evaluation of the RDC programme, supporting earlier cancer diagnosis and improving patient outcomes. The submission deadline for this tender was 1st November 2022.

## Notice

NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, wishes to invite proposals for the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics (RDC) programme. Evaluation is an integral part of the work we do within the Wales Cancer Network, and we use findings to facilitate learning, drive service improvement, inform future programme development, and guide decision-making. We are committed to assessing whether we have achieved our objectives and the processes which led to success (or not). The RDC programme is a national initiative supporting Health Boards in Wales to provide General Practitioners (GPs) with a referral pathway and RDC to investigate vague symptoms that may be caused by cancer. The programme commenced in December 2020 and is due to complete in March 2023. A Rapid Diagnosis Clinic (RDC) provides a diagnostic route for patients with non-specific but concerning (vague) symptoms who do not fit into a standard Suspected Cancer Pathway, because of the absence of clear 'red flag' symptoms. RDCs aims to: - Support earlier diagnosis for patients with vague, non-specific symptoms that could be cancer - Reduce cancer diagnoses via emergency presentations - Improve overall patient health outcomes by detecting cancer earlier - Improve patient and GP experience - Identify and manage other serious non-malignant disease or those at risk of developing serious illness The aim of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the RDC programme and deliverables to: - communicate the impact, value and learning - inform Health Board sustainability plans for RDCs across Wales - inform future developments and programme approaches within the Wales Cancer Network

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Procurement Wales, on behalf of the Wales Cancer Network, wishes to invite proposals for the evaluation of the all-Wales Rapid Diagnosis Clinics (RDC) programme. Evaluation is an integral part of the work we do within the Wales Cancer Network, and we use findings to facilitate learning, drive service improvement, inform future programme development, and guide decision-making. We are committed to assessing whether we have achieved our objectives and the processes which led to success (or not). The RDC programme is a national initiative supporting Health Boards in Wales to provide General Practitioners (GPs) with a referral pathway and RDC to investigate vague symptoms that may be caused by cancer. The programme commenced in December 2020 and is due to complete in March 2023. Aim: - to support the implementation and sustainability of an RDC Service in all Welsh Health Boards, using a nationally coordinated, locally implemented programme approach Objectives: - to provide the necessary tools and evidence to deliver a high quality and person-centred service to patients with vague symptoms suspicious of cancer - to develop and deliver educational resources to support the learning and sharing of good practice between Health Board RDC models The aim of the evaluation is to provide an independent assessment of the RDC programme and deliverables to: - communicate the impact, value and learning - inform Health Board sustainability plans for RDCs across Wales - inform future developments and programme approaches within the Wales Cancer Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021091-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,180 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4TT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2024 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021091-2024
- 17 Oct 2022 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029194-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://NWSSP.Cardiff.Procurement@wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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