Walsall AQP Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service

NHS Walsall Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified providers to provide non-obstetric ultrasound services using an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) process. The service was required to be provided within the borough of Walsall for Walsall CCG GP registered patients only. As a result of this procurement exercise, an agreement will be established with the successful providers for a period of 2 years with the commissioner having the option to extend the contract by one period of 12 months.The contract extension will be subject to a review of the delivery and performance of the contract. It should be noted that under the AQP model, there will be no guarantees of volume or payment in the contracts awarded.