--- title: "Lung Health Checks (exc. CT Scan)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB" published: "2024-07-09" --- # Lung Health Checks (exc. CT Scan) Buyer: NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047c0a.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves a tender initiated by the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board for the provision of Lung Health Checks (excluding CT Scan) in Ipswich and East Suffolk, West Suffolk, and North East Essex. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 23rd July 2024. The estimated contract value is around £2,381,840, with an initial term of 30 months and a potential extension of up to 24 months. Interested providers are encouraged to engage in the Most Suitable Provider Process by contacting procurement@snee.nhs.uk. This tender presents an opportunity for healthcare service providers to deliver Lung Health Checks as part of a national program aimed at identifying lung cancer at earlier stages. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender include healthcare providers with experience in delivering similar services to populations at high risk of developing lung cancer. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to an essential healthcare initiative and potentially extend their service provision to new areas within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme commenced in 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan (Jan 2019). The primary aim of the programme is to deliver Lung Health Checks to populations with the highest risk of developing lung cancer in order to identify lung cancer at an earlier stage. The programme is delivered under a National protocol and Quality Assurance Framework which can be found at https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/targeted-screening-for-lung-cancer/ There are now over 50 areas covered by TLHC programmes, including one in Suffolk and North East Essex (Clacton on Sea), with an ambition that 100% of the eligible population will have access by 2028/29. The initial phases of the TLHC programme have targeted populations where there are high levels of smoking, deprivation, and poor lung cancer outcomes. In practice this aligns with the Core 20 populations. Checks are offered to patients aged 55-74 who are current or ex-smokers. At the check their risk of Lung cancer is assessed and patients who are at high risk of Lung Cancer are offered a Low Dose CT scan. For clarity the provision of the Low Dose CT scan does not form part of this opportunity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme commenced in 2019 as part of the NHS Long Term Plan (Jan 2019). The primary aim of the programme is to deliver Lung Health Checks to populations with the highest risk of developing lung cancer in order to identify lung cancer at an earlier stage. The initial phases of the TLHC programme have targeted populations where there are high levels of smoking, deprivation, and poor lung cancer outcomes. In practice this aligns with the Core 20 populations. Checks are offered to patients aged 55-74 who are current or ex-smokers. At the check their risk of Lung cancer is assessed and patients who are at high risk of Lung Cancer are offered a Low Dose CT scan. For clarity the provision of the Low Dose CT scan does not form part of this opportunity. GP Primary Choice are currently delivering the service well and the benefits of retaining the existing provider are considerable. GP Primary Choice may also work with Suffolk GP Federation within Suffolk. The benefits include, but are not limited to, existing provision, strong existing relationships with GPs which are difficult to replicate, sustainable providers, access to SystmOne and working knowledge of the localities and the systems supporting the populations. The contract will be awarded with an initial contract term of 2 years and 6 months (30 months) and a potential extension period of up to 2 years (24 months), maximum term of 54 months (the "Proposed Contract"). The total aggregated value of contract will be approximately PS2,381,840. An annual value is not possible for this contract due to the need to roll out the testing and ramp up delivery. The contract value will be subject to annual inflation/deflation at national NHS rates as prescribed in NHS Payment Scheme guidance. The ICB believes the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime is an appropriate process to award this service and will engage with providers who express an interest. If a provider believes they are equally integrated and suitable to deliver the services under the Proposed Contract, then they should register their interest. To register interest and be considered within the Most Suitable Provider process please make contact through procurement@snee.nhs.uk. The closing date for this opportunity is 17:00 23rd July 2024. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020968-2024 | | 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 | 9 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2024 | | 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 SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 9QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Highwoods | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2024 at 15:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020968-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home - https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/targeted-screening-for-lung-cancer/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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