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Health Now NOUS MSK Insourcing

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Aug 2025 at 13:14

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14 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Health Now NOUS MSK Insourcing" has been conducted by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Kings Lynn, UK. This contract, under the category of medical hospital services, focuses on the provision of non-obstetric ultrasound services to address a backlog of MSK cases. The process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the contract, valued at £39,000, has been confirmed for award under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract is slated to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed bypassed prior publication of a competitive call, using a limited procedure. Key dates included an initial standstill period up to 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for those specialising in medical and ultrasound services. Companies with expertise in delivering cost-effective and efficient healthcare solutions would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), like the successful supplier Health Now Limited, could effectively leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence. Businesses well-versed in competitive pricing, timely service delivery, and compliance with healthcare regulations would have a competitive edge in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Health Now NOUS MSK Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of non-obstetric ultrasound insourcing to clear backlog of MSK cases (789 patients).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing services to deliver non-obstetric ultrasound activity for MSK cases (789 patients).

This is confirmation of the intention to award under the competitive process.

The contract runs from 01/09/2025 to 31/12/2025, with a value of PS34,204.

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 the relevant authority by 27th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05882b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052008-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 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
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jess Ward
Contact Email
contracts-commissioning@qehkl.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS LYNN
Postcode
PE30 4ET
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Springwood
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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