Award

Provision of Direct Access MRI and CT Services

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Direct Access MRI and CT Services" in the healthcare services industry. This contract, which follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run for a period of two years. The procurement method was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract has been awarded to Cobalt Health, a UK-based SME. The contract is valued at £1.00 as it is a zero-value contract with no guarantee of activity, and its value will vary depending on the activity delivered. This service is classified under CPV code 85100000 and will be provided in the UKK13 region (Gloucestershire), Gloucester, UK.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing MRI and CT services. The awarded contract to Cobalt Health, an existing provider of Direct Access MRI and CT Services to the ICB, indicates the critical importance of high-standard clinical service provision in this sector. Businesses with capabilities in advanced medical imaging services, competitive pricing aligned with NHS national tariffs, and a strong emphasis on patient choice and quality will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such procurement processes can open doors to long-term collaborations with public sector healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Direct Access MRI and CT Services

Notice Description

Provision of Direct Access MRI and CT Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply. This is a zero-value contract and is awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependent upon the activity delivered. Therefore, this notice outlines a total contract value of PS1.00. The services are contracted using NHS national tariffs and therefore provide good value for money. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 for a period of 2-years. This is an existing service and the provider is an existing provider of Direct Access MRI and CT Services to the ICB.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provision of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. As per the Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and guidance, the contract has been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004922-2025
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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COBALT HEALTH

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