RFI for additional capacity in diagnostics and across a range of specialties

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Request for Information (RFI) by Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex, High Weald Lewes Havens and Brighton and Hove CCGs The CCGs are considering commissioning additional capacity for the following diagnostic modalities: X-ray, Non-obstetric ultrasound, echocardiogram, MRI, CT and endoscopy. To include direct access diagnostics for GP referrals where appropriate The CCGs are considering commissioning additional capacity for the following specialties: Digestive Diseases, ENT, Gynaecology, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Urology The CCGs are considering commissioning additional capacity in the following models: Option A: Complete pathways; from referral, through treatment to discharge, including any necessary diagnostics, in one or more specialties from the list above Option B: Community based assessment and diagnosis, followed by either discharge to referrer, treatment or onward referral for treatment, in one or more of the specialties listed above Option C: Community based diagnostics hub providing one or more of the diagnostic modalities listed above. Option D: Mobile community based assessment, diagnostic and treatment service in one or more specialties from the list above Please note that this is for capacity over and above that already provided. If you would like to discuss any aspects of the requirements, please call Alison Dean on 01273 574691 (8:30 – 5:30 Monday to Thursday), or send an email to alison.dean@nhs.net suggesting a date/time for a telephone conversation. To access and download the response template please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning or follow the weblink at the bottom of this advert. Please return the form to us by… Midday (12pm) on Monday 6th June 2016 All responses will remain confidential and will not be used within any potential future procurement process. This process does not constitute the start of a procurement process.