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RRE-00689 - Open MRI Provision

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of Open MRI Services under the tender ID RRE-00689. Categorised under medical imaging services (CPV 85150000), this contract spans the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process due to the lack of realistic alternative providers. The contract, valued at £100,000 over its lifetime (£50,000 annually, volume dependent), is set to be delivered in Birmingham, UKG2 region. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and thus does not apply to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those with expertise in providing Open MRI technology. Companies capable of offering innovative and high-quality imaging solutions are well-suited to engage in such contracts, potentially expanding their market reach and demonstrating their services to new stakeholders. The direct award to United Open MRI Limited (InHealth) underscores the need for reliable and specialised service providers within the healthcare sector. Businesses looking to grow in the medical imaging industry should consider developing competitive services and strengthening their bids to qualify for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

RRE-00689 - Open MRI Provision

Notice Description

Provision of Open MRI Services for MPFT. The award has been made following Direct Award Process A. There was no realistic alternative provider. Contract start date 01.04.25 to 31.03.25 (with option for 1 year extension) Lifetime value = PS100,000 (Volume dependent) - PS50,000 per annum

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Open MRI Services for MPFT. The award has been made following Direct Award Process A. There was no realistic alternative provider. Contract start date 01.04.25 to 31.03.26 (with option for 1 year extension) Lifetime value = PS100,000 (Volume dependent) - PS50,000 per annum (volume dependent) 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.

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. Award under Direct Award A - no realistic alternative providers are able to provide the service. Details of the award decision-makers - Stephanie Gommersall (Operational Lead MSK & Pain Services) & Hilary Wood (Procurement) All stakeholders have completed a Conflict of Interest documents and no conflicts have been noted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050078
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014246-2025
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hilary Wood
Contact Email
hilary.wood@mpft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3007907000

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITED OPEN MRI LIMITED (INHEALTH

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