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QHM-2025-3620 Express Diagnostics Limited - ECG Interpretation & Holter Monitoring

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:33

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04 Aug 2025 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "QHM-2025-3620 Express Diagnostics Limited - ECG Interpretation & Holter Monitoring," which falls under the industry category of Medical Analysis Services. This procurement is characterised as a services contract and was executed under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The direct award process was used to appoint the existing service provider, Express Diagnostics (Cardio Analytics), to continue delivering the specified medical services. The procurement process began with an intention to award notice dated 4th August 2025, and the formal award was confirmed on 16th July 2025. The contract is active, with a value of £321,615, and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, typical of a limited procurement method, and is localised in the Sunderland region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses capable of delivering high-quality medical analysis services. Firms specialising in ECG interpretation and Holter monitoring systems, especially those proficient under similar provider selection regimes, stand to benefit most. The contract structure favours businesses with proven track records, particularly existing service providers who have demonstrated their ability to satisfy the requirements effectively. Such opportunities are ideal for medium to large healthcare service providers looking to expand their footprint in the UK healthcare market, particularly in the North East and North Cumbria regions. By aligning with the procurement regulations and maintaining excellence in service delivery, eligible businesses can leverage such contracts to enhance their market presence and operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

QHM-2025-3620 Express Diagnostics Limited - ECG Interpretation & Holter Monitoring

Notice Description

ECG Interpretation; Holter Monitoring

Lot Information

Lot 1

ECG Interpretation; Holter Monitoring The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The contract value is PS321615. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2025 Contract End Date: 31/03/2026 Although the contract start is 01/04/2025, the services have been delivered on an implied contract and contracts will be issued following the standstill period from the date of this notice.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 15th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0580ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052026-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£321,615 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPRESS DIAGNOSTICS (CARDIO ANALYTICS

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