Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme service for London with the aim of increasing quality, performance and to secure a sustainable and cost-effective service for the eligible population. The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme aims to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, the monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Delivery of the programme includes identification and invitation to screening in the community of all eligible individuals in the year they turn 65. The London AAA Screening Programme will be responsible for an eligible population of approximately 46,000 men within the commissioned screening programme boundaries including five London ICBs, 32 local authorities and parts of Surrey. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Notice of Intention to make an Award . The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Lot 1: The notice relates to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme health care services. The service is an existing service and will be provided by an existing provider. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process (The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 11) The lifetime Value of the contract including optional extensions is £17,500,000 (£2,500,000 per annum). The contract term will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/04/2025 and end 31/03/2030, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 31/03/32. Additional information: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents. The contract term will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The contract will start on 01/04/2025 and end 31/03/2030, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 31/03/32.