Published date: 16 February 2017

Last edited date: 16 February 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 February 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£2,300,000

Procurement reference

L-17_01

Published date

16 February 2017

Closing date

24 February 2017

Contract start date

1 June 2017

Contract end date

31 May 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG would like to tender for a Community based non-obstetric ultrasound service. The aim of the service is to provide a high quality person-centred non-obstetric ultrasound service for GP registered patients within Blackburn with Darwen at a locality level. To ensure a more seamless provision, to reduce duplication of scanning, consistency of IT and image sharing systems and to integrate a single service offer which is accessible to GP Practices in each locality. The Commissioner envisages a Prime Provider model but if bidders want to subcontract. This is acceptable provided the IM&T systems are able to communicate/share all patient information.

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The overarching aims of the service are:
• To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting;
• To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, and there is a seamless process by which images follows the Patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation or delays in on-going management of the patient;
• To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting; and
• To develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for Patients.
• To maintain independence for Patients
• Provide a good experience of care for Patients and their carers which will enhance individual outcomes
• Meet the challenges of the rising need for health services within dwindling resources

About the buyer

Address

Midlands and Lancashire CSU, Jubilee House
Leyland
PR26 6TR
England

Email

rachel.roocroft@nhs.net