Published date: 19 October 2017

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Cardiology services - 85121231

Location of contract

HU1 1UY

Procurement reference

tender_155605/626032

Published date

19 October 2017

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The authority are seeking a lead provider to provide Out of Hospital Cardiology Services to patients in the City of Kingston Upon Hull. The authority is planning to undertake an open procurement process to award a contract for 2 year contract, with the option to extend up to two years.

Aims and objectives of service
To provide a 'one stop' (same day) out of hospital cardiology service as part of a positive seamless pathway, providing diagnostic testing and where applicable; consultant support, treatment, advice and guidance, in a single visit.

This will be delivered at one or more bases, providing diagnostic services, cardiology follow up and psychological support as part of a positive seamless pathway.

Aims
• Quality out of hospital clinics to assess, diagnose and manage service users in need of non-invasive Cardiological assessment and treatment
• Appropriate out of hospital based alternatives to in hospital care
• Provision of a local service with reduced wait times
• Fast equitable access for service users in an environment convenient for them
• Quick opinions and treatment plans for referring clinicians; aiming to diagnose and refer back to the GP with detailed management plans following up only as appropriate, within 24 hours
• Improve health outcomes through earlier diagnosis and treatment of common cardiology conditions
• Specialist assessment, intervention and management planning
Objectives to:
• Reduce the total patient journey time to ensure that referral to treatment is undertaken within 18 weeks
• Reduce the number of referrals, so far as clinically appropriate, to in hospital care, maximising capacity for those that require secondary care treatment

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Additional text

The Authority would like to gain an understanding of the provider market for this service. If you are interested in this potential opportunity please confirm your interest by responding to this Notice on www.nhssourcing.co.uk by accessing pqq_29397 and registering an interest by 13.00 hours on the 3 November 2017.

About the buyer

Contact name

NHS Hull CCG

Address

Wilberforce House, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 1UY
England

Email

kelly.wilson2@nhs.net