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.
Description: 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 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.
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.
No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement or contract indeed there is no guarantee that any framework agreement or contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc.
Will be paid if a tender or resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Contract duration: 3 years from 1.7.2020 to 30.6.2023
Estimated value per annum: 2 150 000 GBP
Options: the authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 24-month. The estimated value of this extension period is 2 150 000 GBP.
Estimated quantity for the option: 4 000 imaging scans per annum; 400 surgical procedures per annum.