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15 Jul 2022 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Manchester CCG, in collaboration with NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG, has concluded a procurement process for Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, has resulted in two contracts being awarded to Beacon Medical Services Group Limited and Diagnostic Healthcare Limited, each valued at £4,100,000. The contracts are effective from 1st October 2021 and will run for a period of three years until 30th September 2024, with a possible extension of up to two years. This initiative primarily falls within the community health services sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and diagnostics. Companies that can deliver high-quality MRI services are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the four bids received from SMEs in this process. The contracting authorities are keen to find providers that can offer exceptional value for money, making this an attractive prospect for innovative and efficient service providers in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Services in Greater Manchester

Previously awarded, please see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2022.

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

The Contracting Authorities (NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG, NHS Manchester CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG) invited tenders from the market for the provision of MRI Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3-year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 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-h6vhtk-0352a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Manchester CCG
Additional Buyers

NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG

NHS Tameside & Glossop CCG

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Beacon Medical Services Group Limited

Diagnostic Healthcare Limited

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