NHS Cornwall teams up to re-procure services using any willing provider

In board papers it noted provision of some of its elective care services by independent contractors currently takes place through the Extended Choice Network, which expires in March 2011.

As a result, services provided under the ECN contract are being re-procured under the any willing provider process.

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly said it was collaborating with NHS Devon and NHS Plymouth on the process.

Board papers state: “This shared approach will ensure consistency in the provision of a clinical service specification based on national best practice.

“Completion of the accreditation process and communication of the result will take place by mid February 2011, with contracts awarded for 1st April 2011.”