Non Obstetric Ultrasound Service North West Surrey 24/25

Concepts

• woking
• medical imaging
• direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service
• ultrasound equipment
• non obstetric ultrasound service north west surrey
• north west surrey
• the service specification
• north west locality
• north west
• non obstetric ultrasound service

Location

West Byfleet Health Centre Madeira Road, West Byfleet KT14 6DH

Description

North West locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access.

Total Quantity or Scope

A North West locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £400,000 over a 16 month term, from 1st April 2024 until 25th July 2025.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85150000 - Medical imaging services
• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Other Information

This contract has been awarded via Direct Award Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The authority confirms the provider delivered the prior contract to a consistently high standard and no material changes have been made in the continued contracting arrangement. This provider's performance and system alignment supported continued commissioning of their service via Direct Award C. Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria and the breakdown of Key Criteria weighting in relation to this service for the purposes of awarding a further contract under Direct Award C is detailed below: Joint most important criteria was Quality and Innovation alongside Value. Joint second most important key criteria was deemed to be Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice, alongside Integration, collaboration and service sustainability. Third most important key criteria was Social Value. This provider has met all the key criteria with their performance. Quality and innovation - joint most important key criteria • Delivery of a safe, high-quality, and person-centred service a • Service design ensures continuity across the patient pathway, promoting patient independence and improved long-term outcomes. Value - joint most important key criteria • Value for money, delivering outcomes that reduce secondary care consultation and contribute to system costs. • Seeing patients in the community reduces the burden on GPs and acute services and supports efficient use of NHS resources. • Cost structure stable and proportionate to the complexity of care delivered. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - joint second most important key criteria • Service collaborates with primary and secondary care to ensure delivery across clinical interfaces. • The service supports early intervention. • The service supports care closer to home, reducing reliance on acute pathways and enhancing sustainability across the local system. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - joint second most important criteria • Equitable access offering care in community clinics. • Commitment to person-centred care, including culturally appropriate advice and self-management education, helping to reduce disparities in health outcomes. Social value - third ranked most important key criteria • Local recruitment and clinical workforce development. • Reduction in travel-related emissions by offering care in convenient settings, Governance and Decision-Making Approval: Surrey Heartlands Executive Board instructed a review of all contracts, local teams conducted the review with recommendations going to Surrey Heartlands Commissioning, Commercial and Contracting Board. Approval decision for the direct award contract taken at Surrey Heartlands Executive. Conflicts of Interest: There are no identified conflicts of interest. Written representations should be sent to syheartlandsicb.contractsadmin@nhs.net