Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-ceb1-709f-92a2-ed5d5567971d/blackburn-with-darwen-ccg-community-non-obstetric-ultrasound-scanning-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Blackburn with Darwen CCG Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning Service [Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/staffordshire-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £2,300,000 Published 25 Jan 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Feb 2017 ## 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 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. Additional information: 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/71b09235-1de8-4c29-bca9-3f54c98aba0f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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