Community Endoscopy Services

The provider will deliver a community endoscopy service for patients who are referred by their GP. The provider must ensure that the service is planned and delivered in consultation with the commissioners, local acute gastroenterology services and GP practices. The following diagnostic investigations will be delivered: -Oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy (OGD) -Trans nasal endoscopy -Flexible sigmoidoscopy -Colonoscopy The service will be delivered from a site within the Ipswich and East Suffolk locality. The commissioners are looking to establish a contract for five (5) years with a potential extension period of up to two (2) years.