Elective Surgery Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) is seeking suppliers to deliver Elective Surgery Services as part of ACC's national network supporting client diagnosis and treatment. ACC is a significant purchaser of these services in New Zealand, and this procurement provides suppliers with the opportunity to deliver services as part of a consistent, nationally coordinated approach. Objectives Through this contract, suppliers will contribute to: Supporting timely access to elective surgery for ACC clients Delivering consistent, high-quality services across regions Improving clinical decision-making and client outcomes Supporting a more sustainable and effective health system Scope The scope includes: Provision of high-quality elective surgical care to ACC clients Supporting service integration to enable clients to access the right care at the right time Promoting a good customer experience Supporting clients to achieve the best possible outcome Tender Briefing An Elective Surgery Supplier Briefing is available to view. Copy and paste the following file path into your browser to view the briefing: Format: Virtual briefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPqXmTmhBRI&t=43s How to Apply Please refer to the attached Request for Application Documents for further information on how to apply. ACC has updated the draft Elective Surgery Services Service Schedule following consideration of sector feedback. A summary of the changes is attached separately.
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