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ECG Interpretation Services

NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Feb 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for ECG Interpretation Services under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Health Care Services, following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £164,494, was awarded to Broomwell Healthwatch Ltd, and covers the region of Walsall and Dudley (UKG3). This procurement process was executed through a Direct Award Process C without prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The stage of the procurement process at the time of this notice is the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 1st April 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing diagnostic and interpretation services for cardiovascular health. SMEs and businesses with expertise in ECG and Holter interpretation services stand to benefit greatly. The awarded contract supports the provision of quick, expert clinician interpretation, crucial for managing suspected cardiovascular issues. Businesses that can demonstrate high quality and reliability in health diagnostics would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

ECG Interpretation Services

Notice Description

Electro Cardiograms (ECGs) are currently one of the diagnostic tools used by clinicians to manage patients with suspected cardiovascular problems. In Walsall and Dudley, some practices have been provided with ECG machines by Broomwell Healthwatch Ltd and use the Provider's ECG interpretation service. The service offers GPs access to quick, expert, clinician interpretation of adult ECGs. In addition, the Holter interpretation service gives access to diagnostic tools for patients complaining of palpitations. The ICB intends to award this contract via Direct Award Process C. The total value of the contract is PS164,494.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. Representations should be sent to: bcicb.contracts@nhs.net The decision to award the contract was made by the ICB Contracts Team and the Lead Commissioner No conflicts of interest were identified in reaching the decision to award this contract. This decision has been made as per the Black Country ICB Governance Process. This services has been fully assessed against the key criteria to determine that the provider is satisfying and will continue to satisfy the contract for the period of the contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04de1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004730-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,494 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLACK COUNTRY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bcicb.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROOMWELL HEALTHWATCH

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