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UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 16:43

Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is advancing its procurement process with the "UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement focuses on insourcing neurophysiology diagnostic services, aiming to enhance capacity, diminish diagnostic wait times, and ensure alignment with national standards. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 10th February 2026, initially for a 12-month period but extendable up to 36 months. Key decision-makers include Clive McFarlane, Satinder Bath, Robert Watkins, and Julian Miller, with no conflicts of interest declared. The standstill period ends on 9th February 2026, and this procurement follows an open procedure under an "intention to award" notice, signalling the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in neurophysiology services and a capability to integrate with existing healthcare structures. The successful provider will contribute to the Trust's objectives by addressing service backlogs and elevating patient care standards. Companies with a background in delivering health diagnostic services, particularly those skilled in EEG and EMG diagnostics, are well-suited for this contract. Given the competitive and innovative criteria outlined, including social value and access to health care, businesses that prioritise quality, service sustainability, and patient access have a strategic advantage in this procurement. The successful bidder, ICS Operations Limited, exemplifies the type of supplier that can fulfil these requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process

Notice Description

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 midnight on 9th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The service is intended to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national RTT and diagnostic standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 midnight on 9th February 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The intended start date for the contract will be 10th February 2026 and the initial term of the contract will be for 12 months. The contract can be extended for up to a further 24 months. The maximum value of the initial term shall be up to PS197,550 and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract if extended to the maximum 36 month term shall be PS1,251,150 This proposed award relates to a new service and a new provider to the Trust.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20261 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leanne Wingrove, Matthew Kelsall
Contact Email
leanne.wingrove@uhb.nhs.uk, matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS

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