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title: "NHS BNSSG ICB Community Deep Vein Thrombosis Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044b09"
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published: "2024-03-21"
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# NHS BNSSG ICB Community Deep Vein Thrombosis Service

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044b09

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## Summary

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is commissioning a community deep vein thrombosis service. This service involves ultrasound scanning for diagnosis and management of positive DVT’s, with patients being offered appointments across multiple locations in the BNSSG footprint. The procurement is in the Award stage, with an intended contract value of £630,700 per annum for an initial three-year term, starting on 1st April 2024. The Commissioner is directly awarding the contract to GP Care UK Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing health services to compete for a contract to deliver ultrasound and outpatient services for DVT patients in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Businesses with expertise in healthcare services and strong capabilities in delivering quality care, value, and social value would be well-suited to participate. Interested businesses must make representations by 8th April 2024 as part of the standstill period following the intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB ("the Commissioner") to commission a community deep vein thrombosis service consisting of ultrasound scanning for diagnosis and management of positive DVT's. Patients must be contacted in a timely manner (2 hours) from referral and offered an appointment at one of 3 (or more) locations across the BNSSG footprint. Patients who have a positive DVT diagnosis following their ultrasound scan will be immediately (and on the same day) referred onto the outpatient DVT service to commence appropriate treatment. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider GP Care UK Limited in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The value of the contract is PS630,700 per annum for the initial three-year contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of five years including the two year extension. The initial three-year period will commence on 1st April 2024. The contract will be subject to an uplift in accordance with the annual planning guidance. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

BNSSG ICB ("The Commissioner") is 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. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider GP Care UK Limited in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS1,892,100.00 for the initial three year contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS3,153,500.00 including the two year extension. The initial three year contract period will commence on 1st April 2024. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner

Options: The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 years with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 years, at the sole discretion of the Commissioner

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 08th April 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009115-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,153,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GP CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009115-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/

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