The Provision of an Orthopaedic Community Interface Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced Providers to submit Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) documents and, if invited, tenders for the provision of an Orthopaedic Community Interface Service.

The aim of this Procurement is to provide a multidisciplinary community-based service, acting as a single point of access and triage for all musculoskeletal (MSK) referrals for patients aged 16 and over (including general orthopaedic and MSK-related pain), which will provide assessment and enable management of musculoskeletal conditions in the community wherever possible.

The expected date for contract commencement is 1st July 2016. The contract will run for 5 years with an option to extend for an additional two years. Full details of the Service are described further within the draft service specification that can be located within the PQQ Guidance document on the E-Tendering Portal (EU-Supply) using reference 22036.

The tender process will be conducted as a two stage Restricted Procedure. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage should register their interest on the EU Supply Website to access the documentation.

To register on EU Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com and look for tender reference number 22036. The PQQ documentation will be available from 29th October 2015 and should be completed and submitted by the closing date of 16:00 hours on 30th November 2015. For support registering on EU Supply and downloading the PQQ Documentation please contact the e-Tendering help desk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com.