--- title: "Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04072f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04072f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04072f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04072f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-10-02" --- # Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04072f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04072f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04072f.json) ## Summary The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is planning to commission a service for a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. The procurement falls under the health services category and aims to provide ultrasound and outpatient services at multiple locations in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Interested providers need to submit a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire by 12 noon on 16th October 2023 through the e-procurement system. The procurement process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioners. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for healthcare service providers to engage with the NHS in delivering essential care to patients with suspected DVT. Businesses with expertise in healthcare services, particularly in ultrasound imaging and outpatient care, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The expected duration of the contract is 5 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. Participating in this tender process can not only contribute to business growth but also play a significant role in enhancing healthcare services within the targeted region. ## Notice NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is seeking to engage with potential providers to understand the position of the market for commissioning a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Pathway for Patients Presenting in General Practice. BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is intending to commission a service for the initial assessment of people presenting at their GP practice with a suspected DVT, direct access to an ultrasound scan where indicated and initiation of treatment for those with a positive DVT by clinicians with specialist knowledge for patients registered with a Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire GP practice or classified as a temporary resident. The service is expected to offer ultrasound and outpatient services at a minimum of 3 locations, using locations which minimise travel times for patients from across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. In 2022/23, the current BNSSG DVT service received an average of 327 referrals per month, with an average of 70 positive patients continuing on to a 1st outpatient appointment per month. The Commissioner's intention is for this contract to be for a period of 5 years, with the option to extend for a maximum of a further 2 years. The Commissioner invites interested providers to complete a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 16th October 2023 via our e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029002-2023 | | 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 | 2 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2023 at 14:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029002-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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