The Provision of a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

•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;

•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 2021. 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 ↗. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 3pm on 1st April 2021.

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