The authority has a requirement for a contractor to provide Diagnostic Imaging and Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment within the following timelines:

Diagnostic Imaging — within 10 working days of referral

Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment — within 6 weeks of referral.

The Contractor conduct the imaging/surgery at their premises with qualified staff ensuring that sound Healthcare Governance procedures are being followed to CQC standards and that clinical activity is compliant with NICE guidelines and Professional Body Regulations.

The authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a single contractor.

The authority has a requirement for a Contractor to provide Diagnostic Imaging and Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment

The contractor conduct the imaging/surgery at their premises with qualified staff ensuring that sound Healthcare Governance procedures are being followed to CQC standards and that clinical activity is compliant with NICE guidelines and Professional Body Regulations.

Estimated quantity: it is estimated that there shall be up to 4 000 images required per annum with the majority being made up of MRI scans. Further scans include, but are not limited to ultrasound, CT Scans and X-rays.

It is estimated that there shall be up to 400 surgical procedures per annum, including but not limited to knee procedures, ankle procedures and accelerated spinal pathway.