AQP Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services – South Kent Coast

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NHS South Kent Coast Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to re-procure the current provision of Non Obstetric Ultrasound services through AQP. This is a re-accreditation and reopening of the current AQP Non Obstetric Ultrasound service. All existing providers MUST reapply to continue providing this service from 01 April 2015. All providers that wish to submit an application form, whether existing or new providers, must read the attached documents (available on the Bravo website). The Technical Envelope has different sections for existing providers and different sections for new providers. Please note that ALL providers must fill out the Qualification Envelope in full. Please note that under ‘Any Qualified Provider’ contracts there will be no guarantees of volume in the contracts awarded. Further, prices are set. Providers will need to comply with NHS South Kent Coast CCG policies. Information about the CCG may be found on the CCG website, link given below: www.southkentcoastccg.nhs.uk The Standard NHS Contract 2015/16 can be found at: http://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/ Potential Providers are asked to please note the following: Providers should read the Qualification Information document and all other supporting documents, available for download on Bravo, prior to filling out the Bravo application form, paying attention to the guidance therein. The Bravo Messaging system for questions from Applicants will close on Wednesday 31 December 2014 at 12 noon, allowing time for answers to be posted and applicants to complete their applications by the reply by date of Wednesday 07 January 2015 at 12 noon. If Applicants are asked Clarification Questions during the Evaluation Stages, they have 48 hours in which to respond. Please ensure that you have staff available to answer the questions, which will be sent to you by email. Failure to respond in the given time could adversely impact your application.