Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-a9ba-7305-81c5-637a50b2f6d2/aqp-for-acute-elective-surgery-to-the-bristol-south-gloucestershire-gloucester closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # AQP for Acute Elective Surgery to the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset CCG areas [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Jun 2015 Deadline Closed 14 Jul 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) wish to commission Acute Elective Surgery services service in line with national guidance and local requirements from suitably qualified healthcare providers. All existing providers should re-apply to continue providing this service from 01 November 2015 via the AQP route. All providers that wish to submit an application form, whether existing or new providers, must read the attached documents (available on the In-Tend website). Via the Any Qualified Provider (AQP) method, the CCGs wish to deliver high quality, value for money Acute Elective Surgery for NHS Patients in accordance with Good Clinical Practice. Providers will be responsible for delivering an integrated pathway to include outpatients, diagnostics and surgical procedures as either a day case or inpatient elective service. The CCGs wish to maintain and improve access to a range of innovative Acute Elective Surgeries, thereby improving NHS Patients’ free choice of Provider and control over their care and treatment. In doing so, the CCGs expect Providers to achieve agreed referral to treatment waiting times, and greater choice of care for patients. In securing services under the AQP process, assurance of competence, quality and safety standards will be required. Qualified providers will be expected to deliver the service under the NHS Standard Contract. As a qualified provider there will be no levels of guaranteed activity, with payment made based on actual provision. It is anticipated that, subject to accreditation, providers will be eligible to provide services from November 2015. Providers will be accredited for a 3 year period, subject to any additional extensions as appropriate. Accreditation submissions must be received no later than the reply by date of 14 July 2015 at 12 noon Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/795333c1-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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