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Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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24 Sep 2020 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit recently initiated a procurement process for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) aimed at Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG. The tender was announced on 4 November 2019, with a planned end date for submissions on 4 December 2019. However, the procurement, classified under health services within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, has been abandoned due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as outlined in the decision made on 1 August 2020 to reassess the service needs in light of changing priorities.

This abandoned tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in ultrasound technology and related services. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to engage with future procurement processes initiated by the CCG. As the NHS re-evaluates its service offerings post-pandemic, organisations prepared to offer innovative and adaptive solutions may find advantageous positions to explore new business avenues within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for Sandwell & West Birmingham CCG

Notice Description

Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG issued a contract notice on 4 November 2019 (Ref: 2019/S 214-526294) to procure a non-obstetric ultrasound service (NOUS). The CCG has decided not to award a contract and to abandon the procurement. The candidates and tenderers who participated in the process have been informed as follows: In March 2020, the Secretary of State for Health exercised emergency powers under section 253 of the National Health Service Act 2006 (as amended) and since then the National Health Service Commissioning Board (Coronavirus) Directions 2020 have been in force. SARS-CoV-2 was declared as a Level 4 national incident requiring command and control by NHS England/Improvement. On 1 August 2020 the incident was moved to Level 3, meaning it requires a response from a number of NHS organisations working as part of a local system. In the light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the CCG has, in accordance with paragraphs 25.1.2 and 4.3 of the ITT, taken the decision not to proceed with the Procurement. Given COVID-19 and its impact, the CCG needs to re-establish and, if necessary, re-design services. The CCG's priorities have changed since the start of the Procurement and the CCG needs to re-assess the Services. The CCG, working as part of the local system and in accordance with the guidance issued by NHS England/Improvement, needs to be certain that patient needs will be met. It does not therefore consider it to be in the best interests of the local population, or in the public interest, to proceed with the Procurement at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c27a206a-db46-45e9-bd52-8112a7dc12cf
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 8 Sep 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Craig Stephens
Contact Email
craig.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST BROMWICH
Postcode
B70 9LD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOT APPLICABLE

Further Information

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