GP Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Hertfordshire

Tender description

NHS Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) are seeking suitable providers able to deliver a GP Direct Access Ultrasound Service for their patient population registered with a GP in Herts Valleys. HVCCG will be looking to procure a local, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the Electronic Referrals system (e-RS), robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance. The aim of the service will be to provide early diagnostics and diagnosis to avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care and enable management in primary care. The service will be available to all Service Users over the age of 18 registered with a Herts Valleys GP. The CCG is structuring the service provision into two 'lots', identified as below: • Lot 1 - Hertsmere and Watford & Three Rivers localities • Lot 2 - Dacorum and St Albans & Harpenden localities If your organisation is interested in this opportunity, bids can be submitted via the ProContract eSystem. https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About