# Blackburn with Darwen CCG Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning Service

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT](/buyers/staffordshire-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £2,300,000
- Published: 16 February 2017
- Planned start: 1 June 2017
- Planned end: 31 May 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b5f97612-cec0-49c9-a067-953d95cb6ed1-129071
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71b09235-1de8-4c29-bca9-3f54c98aba0f

## Description

NHS Blackburn with Darwen CCG would like to tender for a Community based non-obstetric ultrasound service\. The aim of the service is to provide a high quality person-centred non-obstetric ultrasound service for GP registered patients within Blackburn with Darwen at a locality level\. To ensure a more seamless provision, to reduce duplication of scanning, consistency of IT and image sharing systems and to integrate a single service offer which is accessible to GP Practices in each locality\. The Commissioner envisages a Prime Provider model but if bidders want to subcontract\. This is acceptable provided the IM&T systems are able to communicate/share all patient information\. Additional information: The overarching aims of the service are: • To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting; • To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, and there is a seamless process by which images follows the Patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation or delays in on-going management of the patient; • To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting; and • To develop local service provision as part of a diagnostic commissioning plan which aims to improve access and choice for Patients\. • To maintain independence for Patients • Provide a good experience of care for Patients and their carers which will enhance individual outcomes • Meet the challenges of the rising need for health services within dwindling resources

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5f97612-cec0-49c9-a067-953d95cb6ed1-129071)