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GP with extended roles provision of rapid access chest pain clinics

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a twelve-month contract for General Practitioners with Extended Roles to carry out rapid access chest pain clinics in Ashford, Kent. This contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is valued at £100,000. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award due to the existing provider's unique ability to deliver the services. The process follows Regulation 7 (Direct Award Process A) and the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase with a confirmed supplier, Kingsnorth Medical Practice, located in Ashford, Kent.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cardiology services and equipment. Firms capable of rapid, accurate medical assessments and possessing experience with specialised cardiology services will find this tender well-suited to their competencies. Companies like Kingsnorth Medical Practice, an SME already engaged for this contract, showcase how targeted expertise in cardiac support and medical equipment can be pivotal. Engaging in such contracts can help such businesses increase their operational scope, gain valuable experience in specialized healthcare provision, and foster long-term relationships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

GP with extended roles provision of rapid access chest pain clinics

Notice Description

2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, is intending to award a twelve months contract for General Practitioners with Extended Roles to undertake rapid access chest pain clinics under Regulation 7 (Direct Award Process A) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, i.e., there is an existing provider and the Contracting Authority is satisfied that the health care services can only be provided by the existing provider, due to their nature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, is intending to award a twelve months contract for General Practitioners with Extended Roles to undertake rapid access chest pain clinics under Regulation 7 (Direct Award Process A) of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, i.e., there is an existing provider and the Contracting Authority is satisfied that the health care services can only be provided by the existing provider, due to their nature.

The contract shall commence from 1st April 2025 to support the Contracting Authority with providing a quick and early specialist cardiology assessment for patients who need urgent assessment.

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 Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fbf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012515-2025
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33182000 - Cardiac support devices

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager - Corporate
Contact Email
ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSNORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE

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