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Community Diagnostic Ultrasound Service - Ipswich and East Suffolk

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB

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11 Jul 2023 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB has awarded a one-year contract extension to Suffolk GP Federation for the Community Diagnostic Ultrasound Service in Ipswich and East Suffolk under the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract extension covers the period between 01.10.2023 to 30.09.2024. The award was made using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement decision was driven by the need to review the strategy for Community Diagnostic Centre services in Ipswich and East Suffolk, allowing time for planning activities.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, that specialize in health and social work services. Companies providing diagnostic ultrasound services or related medical services may find this tender particularly relevant. Businesses located in Ipswich and East Suffolk may have a competitive advantage due to the delivery addresses specified. As the contract extension is awarded to an existing provider, other potential service providers may consider future opportunities arising from the strategic decisions to be made regarding Community Diagnostic Centre services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Diagnostic Ultrasound Service - Ipswich and East Suffolk

Notice Description

Award of a one year contract extension to Suffolk GP Federation for Community Non Obstetric Ultrasound Service in Ipswich and East Suffolk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract extension has been proposed to allow time for a decision on the strategy for Community Diagnostic Centre plans in East Suffolk by way of detailed planning of activity/capacity across the footprint to enable longer term planning. Contract extension covers the period 01.10.2023 to 30.09.2024. Suffolk GP Federation have held the contract since 01.04.2021 and there is a clear benefit to be gained from maintaining continuity during the planning period which outweighs the potential financial advantage to be gained by competitive tendering at this point for a single year direct award.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract extension to the existing provider to allow for further review and a decision about the strategy for Community Diagnostic Centre services with Ipswich and East Suffolk. Also to allow adequate time for planning of activity/capacity for longer term need once that decision has been made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e0b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019802-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 9QR
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Highwoods
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Suffolk GP Federation

Further Information

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