North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Conduct Complaint

Assura East Riding LLP has asked the CCP to assess whether North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have acted inconsistently with the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. Assura East Riding LLP has alleged that North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have failed to act consistently with Principles 1, 2 and 5 in relation to the procurement of an orthopaedics, musculoskeletal clinical assessment, triage and treatment service at a loss-making price.

The CCP is assessing this issue under the conduct and procurement provisions of the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition and will decide whether the conduct of North Yorkshire and York PCT and York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is likely to give rise to an adverse effect on patients or taxpayers.

The CCP would welcome submissions from interested individuals and organisations on any matter relevant to the CCP's assessment of this case under the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. To submit evidence please use the email address: cases@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk.

The closing date for initial submissions is 10 October 2011.