Dermatology services

Tender description

NHS Guildford and Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) has redesigned the model of care for acute and community dermatology services. NHS Guildford and Waverley CCG serves a registered population of approximately 220 000 people across 21 GP practices. Historically, the CCG has commissioned acute and community services from 2 separate providers. There has been an overall increase in demand since the community service launched, and it is recognised that in order to manage future demand and deliver pathways in a seamless manner, a new integrated model of care is required. NHS Guildford and Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) has redesigned the model of care for acute and community dermatology services and wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for the provision of an Integrated Dermatology Service. A potential bidder can be a standalone organisation or an alliance of organisations. NHS Guildford and Waverley CCG serves a registered population of approximately 220 000 people across 21 GP practices. Current pattern of service and future vision. Historically, the CCG has commissioned acute and community services from 2 separate providers. There has been an overall increase in demand since the community service launched, and it is recognised that in order to manage future demand and deliver pathways in a seamless manner, a new integrated model of care is required. The CCG's vision for dermatology services is to commission an organisation or an alliance of organisations to deliver the whole spectrum.