C384249 Gynaecology Oncology Services

Description

The Trust current outsource the service for gynae oncology to Gateshead University Hospital Trust. The service is a specialised field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system including cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. The service involves a multidisciplinary approach with specialists like gynaecologic oncologists, surgeons, medical and clinical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse. Lot 1: The Trust current outsource the service for gynae oncology to Gateshead University Hospital Trust. The service is a specialised field focused on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the female reproductive system including cancers of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva. The service involves a multidisciplinary approach with specialists like gynaecologic oncologists, surgeons, medical and clinical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse.<br/>The Trust pervious 12 month spend was £1,200,000.00 per year. The previous award was made via a single tender waiver with the intention of bringing all services in house by employing two consultants. the consultants have been brought in house however due to the lack of theatre space the consultants can only preform one procedure per month. The reduction in cost for the oncoming 12-month period is due to the newly employed consultants. The intention is to expand and create theatre space by April 2026 and bring the service in house therefore the award document is only needed for a further 12 months.