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title: "NHS Grampian Mini Competition for Rheumatology Medical Services - Ultrasound against the NSS Framework NP676/17"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682788"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN"
published: "2022-02-09"
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# NHS Grampian Mini Competition for Rheumatology Medical Services - Ultrasound against the NSS Framework NP676/17

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682788

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## Summary

NHS Grampian has recently completed a procurement process for Rheumatology Medical Services, specifically for ultrasound services under the NHS framework NP676/17. This open procedure tender, identified as FWC021-21, was awarded to Synaptik following a competitive process that included three bids, all submitted electronically. The clinics are set to operate from January 2022 until the end of March 2022, with a total contract value of £73,056. The services will be delivered at ARI, Foresterhill in Aberdeen, providing essential healthcare services in the health industry.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly those focusing on rheumatology and outpatient care. Companies with experience in providing consultant level healthcare professionals and nursing services would be well-positioned to engage in future tenders of this nature. The capacity to offer flexible clinic hours and handle patient management efficiently will be crucial for businesses aiming to compete for similar contracts offered by NHS Grampian and other local health authorities.

## Notice

The provider will provide a consultant level Rheumatologist along with a registered nurse to run Rheumatology clinics The clinic space is available: Thursday - afternoon/evening Friday - all day Saturday - all day Sunday - all day Four clinic sessions should be provided each week with access possible from 0830 to 2000 each day. A maximum of two consultants should deliver the four sessions in a single week 7 new outpatients are expected to be seen per clinic with an appointment duration of 30 minutes The appointment should include: Review of condition as detailed in referral letter Appropriate patient counselling and management plan If a return appointment is indicated then: Completion of clinical note on Trak Order comms for any diagnostic, bloods, excisions, onward referral. Outcome form completion, Dictation and signoff of all letters To provide continuity of service a maximum of 6 consultants should fulfil this contract The contract will ideally start in January 2022 with funding secured through to end of March 2022. The winning contract can be extended through mutual agreement for a period of 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will provide a consultant level Rheumatologist along with a registered nurse to run Rheumatology clinics The clinic space is available: Thursday - afternoon/evening Friday - all day Saturday - all day Sunday - all day Four clinic sessions should be provided each week with access possible from 0830 to 2000 each day. A maximum of two consultants should deliver the four sessions in a single week 7 new outpatients are expected to be seen per clinic with an appointment duration of 30 minutes The appointment should include: Review of condition as detailed in referral letter Appropriate patient counselling and management plan If a return appointment is indicated then: Completion of clinical note on Trak Order comms for any diagnostic, bloods, excisions, onward referral. Outcome form completion, Dictation and signoff of all letters To provide continuity of service a maximum of 6 consultants should fulfil this contract The contract will ideally start in January 2022 with funding secured through to end of March 2022. The winning contract can be extended through mutual agreement for a period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440270 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,056 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYNAPTIK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440270

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440270
  NHS Grampian Mini Competition for Rheumatology Medical Services - Ultrasound against the NSS Framework NP676/17 - The provider will provide a consultant level Rheumatologist along with a registered nurse to run Rheumatology clinics The clinic space is available: Thursday - afternoon/evening Friday - all day Saturday - all day Sunday - all day Four clinic sessions should be provided each week with access possible from 0830 to 2000 each day. A maximum of two consultants should deliver the four sessions in a single week 7 new outpatients are expected to be seen per clinic with an appointment duration of 30 minutes The appointment should include: Review of condition as detailed in referral letter Appropriate patient counselling and management plan If a return appointment is indicated then: Completion of clinical note on Trak Order comms for any diagnostic, bloods, excisions, onward referral. Outcome form completion, Dictation and signoff of all letters To provide continuity of service a maximum of 6 consultants should fulfil this contract The contract will ideally start in January 2022 with funding secured through to end of March 2022. The winning contract can be extended through mutual agreement for a period of 24 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682788

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