📑NHS North Kirklees CCG ECGs in Primary Care.
Procurement process summary
This process is to purchase NHS North Kirklees CCG ECGs in Primary Care.
This contract was awarded by 🇬🇧 NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group for an amount of GBP 543,678 to 1 supplier. It was published on 2013-12-10 through selective
Transparency in this process is reflected in the detailed publication of all aspects of the contract and its results.
Buying entity🇬🇧 NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group Buying unitnot reported Publication date2013-12-10 Contest statusnot reported DescriptionAims and ObjectivesThe aim of the service is to provide patient access to ECG investigation within primary care settings and timely interpretation of the results in order to provide prompt diagnosis and management, and to:Prevent unnecessary referrals to hospital for 12 lead ECG and delays in interpretationDetect atrial fibrillation and offer treatment to prevent strokesDetect people with conduction abnormalities requiring pacemakersProvide timely ECG readings and interpretations in the annual assessment of people with LVSD (on the QoF register)Provide timely ECG readings and interpretations to people with newly diagnosed hypertension as part of CV risk stratificationRespond to patients presenting with:-- Tachycardia;-- Bradycardia;-- Irregular pulse;-- Heart Murmur (significant AS unlikely with a normal ECG);-- Breathlessness (combined with FBC and CXR as appropriate);-- Chest pain (not acute);-- Hypertension (as work up of primary prevention);-- Palpitations;-- Syncope (even single episodes);-- Family history of Sudden Cardiac Death;-- Current palpitation (if not decompensated).Service outlineThe ECG is a non-invasive test that involves correctly placing 12 adhesive electrode leads on the patient's chest and limbs and recording the results for interpretation. It is simple to perform, taking just a few minutes, and requires minimal training. It can be performed safely by GPs, practice nurses, and health care assistants in the GP setting or in the home where patients are house-bound.ECG reporting and interpretation can be more difficult and may be undertaken by a competent clinician or via telemedicine reporting to a specialist service.This specification does not include care pathways for the management of the different conditions but does refer to care pathways where an ECG is required.All practice ECGs will be reported within 24 hours either by a trained clinician or by a telemedicine service. The ECG interpretation will be reported to the patient on the same working day where it is clinically indicated.Population covered.This service should be available to:-- People with newly diagnosed hypertension as part of CV risk stratification;-- People presenting with symptoms of chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness or transient loss of consciousness - though taking the ECG should not delay admission to hospital in those whose condition is clinically indicated;-- People presenting with symptomatic or asymptomatic irregular pulse;-- People with established heart failure;-- Prior to echocardiogram.Exclusions.Patients presenting with acute chest pain typical of an Acute Coronary Syndrome will be referred immediately to the A&E DepartmentNICE recommends provision of an ECG in practice for those with chest pain (query acute coronary syndrome), which should be sent to hospital in advance of the patient; however conducting the ECG test should not delay the transfer to hospital.Awards
This award was granted to Broomwell Healthwatch Ltd by NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group for an amount of GBP 543,678. The procurement process was conducted through selective for the category of services. The award was granted on 2013-12-06. This is award number 1.
| Supplier | Amount | Award date | Award number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Broomwell Healthwatch Ltd | GBP 543,678 | 2013-12-06 | 1 |
Market context and opportunities
The execution of this contract allows the entity NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group to fulfill its public service objectives efficiently.
The selective purchase modality ensures that the process is transparent and compliant with regulations.
Transparency in this process is reflected in the detailed publication of all aspects of the contract and its results.
This transparency in public procurement promotes fair competition, prevents corruption, and ensures that public resources are used efficiently for the benefit of citizens.
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Contract NumberUK_ocds-70d2nz-0a628b57-8a48-4eb4-82ae-7ff2eba64167-award-1Publication date2013-12-10Contract datenot reportedAward date2013-12-06CategoriesservicesPurchase modalityselectiveMethod detailspt_restrictedStatusnot reportedData sources
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