II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a consultant led community-based ENT service to diagnose and treat a range of ENT conditions,
and manage relevant follow-up activity within the service before final discharge back to the care of the
patient's own GP, or onward referral to secondary care where necessary. The service will provide patients
with timely access to diagnostics and treatment, providing a 'one-stop' service where possible and
appropriate, and will be delivered by a range of appropriately trained and accredited clinicians that may
include:
• ENT Consultants
• GPs with Specialist Interest GPSI
• ENT Specialist Nurses
• Audiologists
• Other ENT/audiology support roles
The overall aim of this service is to improve access to ENT services, enabling a reduction in waiting times
and improved choice for patients, and allow GPs to refer patients for investigation without the need for a
secondary care referral, and within a shorter timeframe.
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
22 054 765.00
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
II.2.14) Additional information
3 + optional 2 years
Bidders are requested to review the contents of the ITT guidance document carefully, register their organisation, and express their interest in the ITT via the e-tendering portal (ProContract). ITT documentation can be accessed following initial registration and expression of interest via the e-tendering portal:
https://proContract.due-north.com/register
Any reference to "the e-tendering portal" should be considered reflective of the above web address.
The ITT has been issued through the e-tendering portal. All Bidders wishing to participate must complete and submit Bids that comply with the requirements set out in the ITT document. Bidders are required to complete the online questionnaire on procontract and upload any attachments as indicated before the deadline for submission of bids specified in the ITT document.
The project on Procontract Portal can be accessed by clicking the following link:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6bf2d727-7b63-ee11-8124-005056b64545
The deadline for the submission of tender is 12 Noon on 6 November 2023.