Expressions of Interest are invited for the provision of a Urology Initiative to assess and treat as appropriate approximately 1000 patients.
- Published: 24 July 2008 14:27
- Last Updated: 24 July 2008 14:27
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The Eastern Health and Social Services Board acting on behalf of the four Health and Social Services Boards in Northern Ireland, invites expressions of interest from organisations wishing to carry out an assessment and treatment initiative for adult patients seeking Urology in Northern Ireland. Please note that more than one provider may be selected.
The Boards would like to commission a package of care to include
- Outpatient assessment (carried out in NI) as necessary
- Surgical procedure to include the range of procedures appropriate to the condition and reflective of recognised up to date good practice
- Immediate post operative care and rehabilitation
- Providers should be in a position to deliver 24 hour resident medical cover throughout the inpatient episode, with appropriate access to senior advice including on-site support where necessary
- All follow up outpatient care.
Applications will be considered against a range of criteria including:
- Capacity to deliver services needed
- Robust clinical and contract governance arrangements
- Suitable facilities / premises
- Ability to deliver services locally
- Willingness to bid within a cost envelope (envisaged as being equivalent to the NHS Regional Tariff 2008 / 09)
- Travel and accommodation arrangements for patient and escort
Please write with expressions of interest to:
Mr Peter McLaughlin
Head of Independent Sector Procurement
Eastern Health and Social Services Board
12 – 22 Linenhall Street
Belfast BT2 8BS
Written expressions of interest should be in a sealed envelop marked "Urology Expression of Interest" and should be returned so as to arrive no later than 12.00 pm on Tuesday, 12 August 2008. If a response and information pack has not been received by Monday, 18 August 2008, please contact Mrs Bernie Mooty at 028 9055 3729.
If you have any queries about this proposal, please contact: Ms Karen McClenaghan, Specialist Surgery & Nephrology Manager, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, contact number 028 9063 4337.
