BLMK ICB Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service in Bedfordshire and Luton

Description

Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service services in Bedfordshire and Luton. Lot 1: The commissioned service is for a GP or clinical assessment service referred adult NOUS service for registered population of the NHS commissioning organisation.<br/><br/>Complex ultrasound diagnostic services for patients under the age of 18 years and/or those who meet the exclusion criteria.<br/><br/>The service provides a local, direct access and integrated NOUS service in which General Practitioners (GP), or clinical assessment services are able to refer adults for an ultrasound diagnostic examination aiding early diagnosis: supporting the shift of activity into a primary care setting.<br/><br/>The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is £355,165.00 for a period of one year.<br/><br/>The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2027.