Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c42-a8a9-73fc-8d9e-ff372ca0437e/multi-aqp-for-endoscopy-community-ultrasound-and-cardiology-services-essex-stp closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Multi AQP for Endoscopy, Community Ultrasound and Cardiology Services Essex STP [Attain](https://tendernation.io/buyers/attain) Open field Estimated value £24,942,741 Published 1 May 2019 Deadline Closed 22 Feb 2019 ## 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 The contracting authorities of NHS Basildon and Brentwood, Castle Point and Rochford, Mid Essex, Southend and Thurrock Clinical Commissioning Groups are pleased to confirm the awarded contracts for the provision of Any Qualified Practitioner (AQP) for: - Community Endoscopy (Essex STP) The service will include gastroscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. The aim of this service is to provide uncomplicated diagnostic/treatment and surveillance endoscopy. To improve access to early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. - Community Ultrasound (Essex STP) The Community Ultrasound (non-obstetric) Service is expected to compliment the Royal College of Radiologists 'Making the best use of clinical Radiology Services (2017 eighth edition)' Referral guidelines for GPs. 3.Community Cardiology (Thurrock CCG Only The service will offer a 'One Stop' Clinic, where clinical assessment, Diagnostic tests (Echo/ECG/Holter) and on-site interpretation by an experienced clinician allows risk stratification and a management plan to be developed at the first visit. The AQP model is an accreditation process underpinned by 'call-off' of a Provider's services determined according to patients' choice. Referrals into these services may come from secondary care, accident and emergency, walk in centres or GP practices. Services must be provided by trained practitioners with appropriate equipment. Future AQP procurements for these Services will be conducted on a regular basis and these will be advertised in an identical manner to this Procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Community health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9f304c91-738c-47d3-a768-b834c9ecbe35) 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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