Specialised Paediatric Whole-Body MRI Surveillance for Cancer Predisposing Syndromes

This is an Intended Approach Notice to award contracts using the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) Process for of the provision of Specialised Paediatric whole-body MRI(WBMRI) Surveillance for Cancer Predisposing Syndromes across the following Lots:
Lot 1: London & East of England
Lot 2: Midlands
Lot 3: North East
Lot 4: Yorkshire
Lot 5: North West
Lot 6: South East
Providers must be located in and deliver services from the defined geographical area(s) that they are interested in providing services to.
Inherited cancer predisposition syndromes are genetic conditions that increase the risk of developing one or more types of cancer. This service is for three rare inherited cancer predisposition syndromes; Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), constitutional mismatch repair deficiency syndrome (CMMRD) and rhabdoid tumour predisposition syndrome (RTPS). Published clinical guidelines for these conditions recommend the use of regular whole-body MRI (WBMRI) with the aim of detecting cancers at an early stage.
The overall aim of WBMRI surveillance for children with cancer predisposing syndromes is to provide WBMRI screening for patients with LFS, CMMRD and RTPS. The provision of expanded capacity within these groups for WBMRI scanning aims to improve clinical care of individuals once an inherited cancer predisposition has been diagnosed.
Providers will:
• Provide, interpret and report WBMRI Scanning for the patient cohort described
•Provide, interpret, and report brain MRI Scanning (the first one with contrast when possible)
•Establish effective pathways with referring and relevant clinical services for referral, undertaking surveillance, timely communication and sharing of imaging results, and onward management where required.
•Have established links and pathways with Regional Genetics Services to support referral, coordination of surveillance, communication of results and continuity of care.
•Demonstrate expertise in the provision, interpretation and reporting of WBMRI, including...