Award

Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

23 Dec 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contracting authority, based in Lewes, seeks medical imaging services across the Sussex region. The procurement stage is noted as "award" with the contract awarded on 23 December 2024. The contract, starting on 1 April 2024, runs until 31 March 2029. The procurement method was limited, using a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, especially those familiar with healthcare contracts and capable of integrating diagnostic testing within patient care pathways. The award to Harmonic Medical Sonography Ltd, a large supplier headquartered in Manchester, underscores the suitability of established providers with a track record in high-quality medical imaging services. This contract can enable such businesses to expand their reach and contribute to reducing the demand on acute trusts in the Sussex region.

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Notice Title

Community Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS)

Notice Description

The overarching aims of the NOUS services across Sussex are: * To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting. * To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follows the Patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation. * To enable Patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; and * To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting. The existing community providers support the Sussex system, which removes demand from acute trusts that would otherwise complete this work. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The overarching aims of the NOUS services across Sussex are: * To ensure Patients receive the right test at the right time and in the most clinically appropriate local setting. * To ensure diagnostic testing is integrated across pathways of care, that the report and images follows the Patient and that there is no unnecessary duplication of investigation. * To enable Patients and referring clinicians to access a choice of provision according to patient choice, clinical need and relevant care pathway; and * To ensure diagnostic tests are appropriate, necessary, clinically correct, of high quality, with timely access and reporting. The existing community providers support the Sussex system, which removes demand from acute trusts that would otherwise complete this work This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice (via Direct Award B). This is a zero value contract. The contract start date is 01.04.2024 The contract end date is 31.03.2029 This is an existing provider.

Procurement Information

This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (Direct Award Process B).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041362-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 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
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Robert Kitt
Contact Email
robert.kitt1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7823534547

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARMONIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

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