Doncaster CCG wish to run an OJEU Open tender to help with a requirement to provide high quality community cardiology services via a single point of access, that are responsive to the needs of patients registered with a Doncaster GP, which will include support and treatment for patients following a new cardiac diagnosis and at any subsequent stage in the pathway when the patient may need additional specialist intervention in the community.

This service will improve the outcomes for patient's diagnosed cardiac conditions and their carers/families, by delivering evidence based interventions compliant with best practice and all relevant guidance/accreditation.

The service will ensure the co-ordination of an integrated pathway across primary, community, secondary care and social care, working in partnership with GPs, Cardiology Consultants, Specialist Nurses and Physiotherapists, Community Nursing and other Health and Social Care Professionals, in order to deliver a seamless pathway of care.

The estimated value of this contract is between a minimum of 2.4 million GBP and a maximum of 2.8 million GBP over a 3 year period.

The Contract will be for a term of 3 years with the opportunity to extend for two further years subject to mutual agreement between the Provider and the Commissioner. The maximum term of contract is consequently 5 years.