II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI75
Main site or place of performance:
Hounslow
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (the “Contracting Authority”) is offering a contract to the successful bidder to provide community dermatology services.
The Contracting Authority is seeking to commission a multi-disciplinary consultant led Community Dermatology Service (CDS) for the people registered with Hounslow GPs. This service is designed to provide a local, more accessible and cost effective service to patients. The following service outcomes are expected to be delivered by the service:
(a) equitable access and treatment of dermatology patients presenting with dermatological problems within different levels of deprivation;
(b) increased overall patient’s satisfaction with dermatology services;
(c) provides services close to patients’ home and thus reducing travel time to attend appointments;
(d) improved communication between community, secondary and primary care service providers, specialist clinicians and primary care;
(e) improved access to advice and information, increased knowledge and awareness of the management of dermatology for patients;
(f) reduce waiting time for patients access to specialist care in the community;
(g) improved health outcomes for patients with chronic skin conditions i.e. fewer exacerbation and less absence through illness;
(h) improved patient awareness and self-management of their own skin conditions i.e. more independent management of their own condition;
(i) improved GP awareness of skin conditions, diagnosis and treatment;
(j) reduce the overall dermatology referrals by improving primary care education on skin conditions and empowering patients with self- management tools.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
2 423 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No