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Echocardiography Services

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Feb 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for Echocardiography Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Ultracardiac Limited, an SME based in Plymouth, for a term starting from 1st April 2025 with an optional one-year extension. This service falls under the medical imaging services industry category and aims to provide a local, direct access echocardiography service. The direct award process, identified as limited procurement without prior publication, ensures compliance with relevant regulations. The contract, valued at £403,604, includes comprehensive care from receipt of referral to diagnostic investigation and reporting.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging services sector, particularly those with experience in echocardiography. SMEs with the necessary qualifications and equipment compliant with British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) standards are well-suited for such contracts, enabling them to demonstrate their capabilities in providing high-quality medical diagnostics. The structured procurement process, backed by the Health Care Services regulations, ensures a focused and streamlined approach for businesses aiming to contribute effectively to healthcare services in the region.

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Notice Title

Echocardiography Services

Notice Description

The service aims to provide a local, direct access echocardiography service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which all comply with the guidance set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE). The care pathway being commissioned includes receipt of referral, initial triage, pre-appointment communication with patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report being sent to the referrer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure echocardiography services. It is intending to award a contract of 1 year (with an optional extension of 1 year), commencing 1st April 2025 to Ultracardiac Limited - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: PS403,604 Additional 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Date of contract award: 22/01/2025 Contract term: 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2025 (1 year optional extension) Lifetime Contract Value: PS403,604 No representations received. No conflict of interests declared/known.

Options: 1 year optional extension

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007528-2025
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£403,604 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTRACARDIAC

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