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Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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15 Jul 2022 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services as the buying organisation, which has awarded contracts for “Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester.” This service falls under the health services industry category and is based in the North West of England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, concluding with the award of contracts to two providers: Beacon Medical Services Group Limited and Diagnostic Healthcare Limited. The contracts began on 1st October 2021 and are set to last until 30th September 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension until 2028. The procurement process concluded on 28th June 2021, with a total contract value of £4,100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with NHS regulations and deliver high-quality MRI services in a competitive and cost-effective manner would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. As health services continue to evolve, potential suppliers should consider leveraging innovative technologies and patient-focused solutions to enhance their proposals.

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Notice Title

Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester

Notice Description

Following a bespoke, single-stage competitive process, akin to the Open Procedure, conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 of the PCR 2015, NHS Manchester CCG, NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG (as the Contracting Authorities) have concluded Direct Access MRI contracts with a total of two Providers to deliver MRI provision across the three Greater Manchester localities. The two contracts commenced 1st October 2021 for a period of three years, until 30th September 2024, with the option to extend for a further two years until 30th September 2026. Contracts were awarded to the two highest scoring, compliant, bidders within each GM locality, identified as delivering the overall best value for money service. The contracts are zero value, with no guaranteed minimum activity or funding levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-509037fa-61cd-4deb-8214-c2fe5ceefb56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4e452e0-f221-484b-9451-00fc37ca4287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jasmine.barrett1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 3EH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEACON MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP

DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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