Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group
St Peters House, Silverwell St
Bolton
BL1 1PP
Contact
Heather Lupton
Telephone
+44 7708217464
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
National registration number
NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36807&B=NHSSBS
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36807&B=NHSSBS
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), to obtain a Provider to deliver a high quality Direct Access NOUS service that will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance
Bolton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
•Ensure patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting;
•Ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follow the patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation;
•Enable patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway;
•Ensure diagnostic tests are necessary, clinically appropriate, of high quality, with timely access and high quality images and clear reporting;
•Provide a high quality and safe service by following the published clinical guidelines and good practice;
•Ensure excellent patient experience; and
•Develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for patients.
Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website.
The affordability limit for the total Contract (including any potential extensions) is £3,450,000 and the Contract will be for the duration of a 3 year initial period with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years with a service commencement date of 1st October 2021. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 38458. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 3pm on 1st April 2021.
An advert has also been placed on Contracts Finder.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,350,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
An Advert has also been placed on Contract Finder.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 April 2021
Local time
3:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 April 2021
Local time
3:00pm
Place
NHS SBS for Bolton NHS CCG
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Improvement (formerly Monitor)
London
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS SBS
Salford
M50 2UW
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS SBS
Salford
M50 2UW
Country
United Kingdom