Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme

Descriptions

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme service for London with the aim of increasing quality, performance and to secure a sustainable and cost-effective service for the eligible population. The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme aims to reduce deaths from ruptured aneurysms through early, accurate detection via ultrasound scan, the monitoring and management of men with screen detected aneurysms, and appropriate referral and progress tracking of referrals to accredited vascular services for high quality diagnostic and treatment services. Delivery of the programme includes identification and invitation to screening in the community of all eligible individuals in the year they turn 65. The London AAA Screening Programme will be responsible for an eligible population of approximately 46,000 men within the commissioned screening programme boundaries including five London ICBs, 32 local authorities and parts of Surrey. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Notice of Intention to make an Award . The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.