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Outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Nov 2024 at 19:18

Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services is being undertaken by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, represented by 2gether Support Solutions. This process, classified under the health services industry category, is in the award stage as of November 2024. Located in Canterbury, the procurement is focused on outsourced cardiac MRI scanning for approximately 10 patients per week to help reduce the Trust's DM01 waiting list. Notably, this is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, bypassing the traditional competitive tender process. Key dates include the representation deadline on 3rd December 2024 during the standstill period, which began upon the publication of the notice.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for qualified health service providers with experience in cardiac care. Businesses that specialise in high-quality, innovative health solutions and can demonstrate integrated, collaborative approaches will be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £380,000, and Circle Health Group Ltd has been identified as the most suitable provider. This procurement method allows East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to select providers based on comprehensive criteria, ensuring that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise can also express interest and potentially secure future opportunities under similar PSR procurements.

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Notice Title

Outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"), is looking to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process of the Provider Selection Regime ("PSR"), i.e., able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise, for the provision of outsourced Cardiac MRI scanning clinical services (non-stress and scans with devices for approximately 10 patients per week) to support the Trust with reducing its DM01 waiting list. <br/><br/>NHS Payment Scheme without MFF shall apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with Regulation 10 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, 2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"), is looking to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process, i.e., able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise, for the provision of outsourced Cardiac MRI scanning clinical services (non-stress and scans with devices for approximately 10 patients per week) to support the Trust with reducing its DM01 waiting list.

A most suitable provider has been identified by the Trust and this is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention of award notice.

Options: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers before midnight on 3rd December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037743-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
20 Nov 20241 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager - Corporate (C237700)
Contact Email
ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP

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