SWAG Cancer Alliance Lung Cancer Screening Programme

Tender description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT), as host organisation for the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance, is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver a fully managed Lung Cancer Screening Programme across the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance area. The procurement is being managed by Bristol and Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) on behalf of the Trust. The service will identify and engage eligible populations, deliver lung cancer screening services, provide low-dose CT (LDCT) scanning services, and ensure effective management of participant pathways in support of the early detection and diagnosis of lung cancer. The provider will be required to deliver a high-quality, accessible and equitable service that maximises uptake, reduces health inequalities, and complies with all relevant national standards and programme requirements. The contract term is 36 months, with the option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, giving a maximum total contract duration of 60 months. Additional information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation available through SAP Ariba. Lot 1: The provider will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive Lung Cancer Screening Programme across the SWAG Cancer Alliance region. The scope of the service includes, but is not limited to: • identification, engagement and recruitment of eligible participants; • delivery of lung cancer screening assessments and associated clinical activity; • provision of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning services; • management of participant pathways, including referrals, follow-up activity and communication of outcomes; • provision of all staffing, equipment, facilities, information systems and operational support required to deliver the service; • collection and reporting of activity, performance and quality data; and • delivery of interventions designed to maximise participation, improve accessibility and reduce health inequalities. Services must be delivered in accordance with all applicable legislation, NHS policies, national Lung Cancer Screening Programme requirements, quality standards, information governance requirements and contractual obligations. Full details of the service requirements are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation.