The purpose of this tender exercise is to select a service provider whose delivery of a Vascular Ultrasound Service will represent value for money, high quality service; combined with the ability to identify and implement service efficiencies across the Trust contributing to a 5 % cost reduction per annum.

Vascular ultrasound services are provided on an inpatient and outpatient basis across the 4 sites of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, namely North Manchester General Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General Hospital (Bury).

Vascular ultrasound services are arranged in accordance with the needs of the Trust, and therefore, demand may vary.

There is not a guaranteed minimum activity level.