Community-based Anticoagulation Services

NHS Bedfordshire CCG (BCCG), is planning to run an Any Qualified Provider (AQP), procurement process starting in the next few weeks to secure more capacity for community-based anticoagulation services in a number of localities in Bedfordshire. There are already about 25 GP practices that monitor INR levels for their own patients on warfarin. However, BCCG have identified some communities where there is inadequate or no local coverage. It should be noted that

• The existing contracts with GP practices, the Bedford Warfarin Service and at acute hospitals that cover the current anticoagulation service will remain in place.

• BCCG anticipate building capacity to the level of 1000 extra patient caseload.

• That any new provider would need to manage at least a caseload of greater than 40 patients. Localities have been identified where this is possible.

• That the service provided would be a level 4 and ‘one-stop’ service, i.e. that the provider must be able to sample, test, and adjust dosage of warfarin all at one visit, and communicate changes to the patient’s GP.

• That access outside of ‘office hours’ and ‘drop-in’ appointments are an essential requirement.

• Services will be required in the following localities-

Bedford :- Bedford town (north of river) , Bedford town (south of river) , Clapham, Kempston .

Chiltern Vale:- Caddington, Dunstable, Toddington, Wheatfield. Ivel Valley: Arlesley / Stotfold .

West Mid Bedfordshire :- Ampthill.

• The new APQ contracts are anticipated to run for 24 months with possible extension for a further 12 months (still subject to confirmation).

A full draft service specification for the AQP procurement is available along with further information and the RFI questions on the e tendering portal.

Additional information: Additional CPV codes appropriate to this notice include:

85120000 - Medical practice and related services. 85141000 Services provided by medical personnel

Attain Commissioning Services acting on behalf of BCCG and intends to use an e-tendering system in this market engagement. The e-tendering system can be accessed by following the instructions below.

Getting Started • To gain access to the documents for any procurement / market engagement run on the Attain e-tendering portal hosted by Bravo, you must register your organisation. • You will be required to do this only once. • Please note that all information submitted via this portal is strictly confidential. • Attain e-Sourcing Portal can be at the below website

https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.htm

• To register Click on the Register here Link • Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal • Complete your organisation & personal details • Choose a memorable username and submit • You will then be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a ‘Forgot my Password’ link on the portal homepage • Once registered you can navigate to your ‘My ITTs/PQQs’ area of the portal & select the ITT/PPQ you are interested in. - ie Project: 214 - Bedfordshire CCG - Community-based Anticoagulation Services – PQQ 66 - RFI - Bedfordshire CCG - Community-based Anticoagulation Services.

There you will find further information and the questions to be completed as part of this Request for information / market engagement.