Health services in Salford – Framework Lead

The current contract for Health services in Salford is projected to end on 19/1/2018 and may be available for re-tender.The current contract for Health services in Salford included to commission a Community Dermatology Service (CDS) to manage conditions that do not require specialist intervention at secondary care level. This Service will enable improved patient flow through dermatology services and support the management of increasing demand for secondary care services, which is currently threatening the 18-week referral to treatment (RTT) target. The overall aim of the Community Based Dermatology Service will be to:- Demonstrate a movement in the clinical threshold for accessing service for assessment, diagnosis and treatment from secondary care into a community based service. – Deliver timely, appropriate and increased interventions in the community. – Create a system to support managing demand for secondary care services and the delivery of referral to treatment (RTT) targets. – Develop common pathways of care ensuring there is no unnecessary duplication, and promote the integration and coordination of services. – Ensure patients are seen and treated in the right place at the right time and by the most appropriate person. – Deliver improved patient experience This procurement falls within Part B of Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 as amended (‘the Regulations’) and Annex II B to Council Directive 2004/18/EC.