RTL045P - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening in London and parts of East Surrey and Surrey Downs CCG areas - NHS England

Tender description

Please note that this notice is not live this change is to highlight that due to Purdah delays the Authority has extended the current contracts and the new service to follow as a result of this procurement, will begin on the 1st April 2018. The contract dates below have been changed NHS England (London) is seeking to identify professional, capable Providers to deliver the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (AAASP) across London. Two contracts will be awarded, one covering North London and the other covering South London, which also includes East Surrey and parts of Surrey Downs CCGs. There are two Lots, One contract will be awarded for each Lot, Providers can bid for both Lots, however can be awarded a maximum of one Lot. The contract will be activity based, with an associated payment of £44 per screen. This will cover: • Initial screens • Surveillance screens • Self-Referrals • Non-visualised screens below the acceptable level set by the National AAASP (per year) Please note that the expressions of interest will close at 09:00 on 24th April 2017 to allow for Bidders enough time to upload documents to support their bid. The submission deadline is 12:00 (noon) on 25th April 2017. The contract start date is 1st December 2017. The contract period will be 3 years (36 months) followed by an optional extension of up to 2 years (24 months). Therefore the maximum contract duration, including available extensions, is 5 years (60 months). The contract value is based on 85% uptake including self-referrals and surveillance (based on figure form 2014/15): Total - £1,424,764 per year. Lot 1 North London - £837,797 per annum. Lot 2 South London - £586,967 per annum. For the first year, baseline payments will be calculated at 80% uptake, plus anticipated self-referral and surveillance activity, paid monthly. North London - £788,515. South London - £552, 440 Providers will: Invite eligible men to the AAASP using standard information provided by Public Health England (PHE);provide clear, high quality information that is accessible to all; carry out high quality abdominal ultrasound on those men attending for initial or follow-up screening according to national protocol; minimise any adverse effects of screening, including anxiety and unnecessary investigations; identify Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm's accurately; enable men to make an informed choice about the management of their Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; ensure appropriate and effective management of cardiovascular risk factors identified through screening; ensure referral to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services; promote audit and research and learn from the results. The Services will be subject to an annual PHE Quality Assurance (QA) review and effectiveness of treatment will be monitored via annual reports of a National Vascular Review. Portal link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a52165bd-19fd-e611-80dd-005056b64545