Award

GP Direct Access Echocardiography Service

GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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20 Jan 2025 at 16:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) has completed the procurement process for the "GP Direct Access Echocardiography Service" contract, classified under cardiology services (CPV 85121231). This contract, valued at £180,000, is set to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to its classification under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award process commenced on 20th January 2025, with a standstill period allowing provider representations by 31st January 2025. The contract was awarded to FCMS (NW) Ltd, based in Blackpool, within the region UKD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cardiology services, particularly those capable of demonstrating quality, innovation, and value. The procurement criteria were stringent, prioritising elements such as quality and innovation (25%), value (20%), social value (10%), improved access, reduced health inequalities and promoting choice (15%), and integration, collaboration, and service sustainability (30%). Although the main contract has been awarded, understanding the procurement process and criteria can help businesses better prepare for similar opportunities and align their services with the stringent demands of public health care procurement, thereby fostering growth and enhancing service provision capabilities. The Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the principal buyer, providing a potential long-term relationship for future contracts in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GP Direct Access Echocardiography Service

Notice Description

GP Direct Access Echocardiography Service to be delivered to NHS GM ICB. This contract will be for 12-months from 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GP Direct Access Echocardiography Service to be delivered to NHS GM ICB. The value of this contract will be PS180,000 The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process C. 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st January 2025. Key award criteria - (1) Quality and Innovation - 25% (2) Value - 20% (3) Social Value - 10% (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and promoting choice - 15% (5) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 30% Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Award Decision makers: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board No conflicts of interest were declared.

Procurement Information

The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) notice for Direct Award Process C. 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 31st January 2025. Key award criteria - (1) Quality and Innovation - 25% (2) Value - 20% (3) Social Value - 10% (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and promoting choice - 15% (5) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 30% Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Award Decision makers: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board No conflicts of interest were declared.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d4d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001932-2025
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

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

FCMS (NW

Further Information

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