Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c52-149a-73ad-ac07-54d1297b9f54/the-provision-of-a-direct-access-non-obstetric-ultrasound-nous-service-on-beha cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group [NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-shared-business-services-ltd-nhs-sbs) Estimated value £1 to £3,450,000 Published 14 Mar 2020 Deadline Closed 16 Apr 2020 ## 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 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. Delivery of this Direct Access NOUS Service will: •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 (as set out in Section 4 - Applicable Service Standards); •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 2020. 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: [nhssbs.eu-supply.com](https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com). The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 5pm on 16th April 2020. Please note that this Service can be delivered by a Single Provider (able to undertake 100% of the key contract deliverables) or a as a Lead Bidder who will use third parties to deliver some of the services. An advert has also been place on OJEU. 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