Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-cf93-73cf-89fc-888bbab3a569/esx-dss-dxa-scanning-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ESX DSS DXA Scanning Service [NHS Commercial Solutions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-commercial-solutions) Estimated value £700,000 to £739,656 Published 24 Mar 2016 Deadline Closed 29 Apr 2016 ## 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 Procurement of DXA Scanning Service under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) approach. The Commissioner is NHS Eastbourne Hailsham Seaford as Lead Commissioner, NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG and NHS Hastings and Rother as Associate Commissioners. The Commissioner is supported in this project by NHS South East CSU (SECSU) and its procurement partner NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS), which is managing this procurement. The measurements of Bone Mineral Density using central (hip and/or spine) by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) are widely recognised as being effective at identifying patients who are at a higher than average risk of fracture. The aim is to have a DXA scan service that meets the requirements of the CCGs to provide accurate grading of Bone Mineral Density in support of the diagnosis of osteoporosis as per the current clinical pathway and in line with National guidance With this AQP approach all bidders who complete the accreditation process to (a) demonstrate capability and capacity to deliver the service and (b) accept the standard NHS contract terms and conditions and (c) accept the commissioner’s standard tariff price will become qualified providers. All qualified providers will be offered the standard NHS contract with the same terms, conditions, and price. The contract will have no guaranteed minimum level of activity and no restricted maximum level of activity. Providers will be paid according to the actual activity level delivered. Additional information: This procurement is being conducted using the Bravo eSourcing portal. Details of how to register on Bravo and how to access the procurement within Bravo are in the attached document "How to apply for this procurement". This procurement is identified on Bravo as “ESX DSS DXA Scanning Service". Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7a46697f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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