Community Surgery Scheme AQP for Lincolnshire

Tender description

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering the Community Surgery Scheme Service(s) under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework. This contract has been awarded based on a zero value, zero volume basis Lot 1: NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest to deliver a Community Surgery Scheme Service under an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) framework. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) acted as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and to support the procurement process.<br/><br/>The key objectives of the AQP process was to identify providers who can deliver the key aims of the service which is to provide an accessible, comprehensive and confidential assessment and treatment service for certain conditions which can be treated in a safe and effective way via surgery in the community for all patients over the age of 16 (except patients referred for a Vasectomy who need to be over the age of 18). The service covers a range of specialties including orthopaedic, dermatology, ophthalmic, general surgery, podiatry, gynaecology and urology.<br/><br/>The contract was awarded based on a zero value, zero volume basis. Tariff information was available in the tender documentation published. <br/><br/>Providers registered their interest via Atamis under project reference: C117882 - Community Surgery Scheme AQP for Lincolnshire. Additional information: The Commissioner has the option to extend Contracts for up to a further two years.