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BLMK ICB Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service in Bedfordshire and Luton

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) and relates to the provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) services in Bedfordshire and Luton, focusing on medical imaging services. The intention to award notice follows the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, commencing the standstill period during which providers can submit representations by midnight on 25th March 2026. Although the contract has not been formally awarded, it is planned to be issued from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £668,089. The procurement method used is a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, aligning with Health Care Services regulations outside standard public contract directives.

This tender presents an opportunity for large healthcare enterprises specialising in diagnostic imaging services to capitalise on the continuity of the service within the primary care setting. By enhancing diagnostic capabilities directly accessible to GPs, healthcare providers can position themselves to aid early detection and healthcare delivery improvements. Organisations with an existing footprint in healthcare diagnostics, such as 289 Imaging Ltd T/A The Ultrasound Clinic, previously engaged and expected to satisfy the contract standards, may find this procurement particularly beneficial. Such businesses will benefit from reinforcing their service offerings in medical imaging, thereby expanding their market presence in the targeted regions.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service in Bedfordshire and Luton

Notice Description

Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service in Bedfordshire and Luton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The commissioned service is for a GP or clinical assessment service referred adult NOUS service for registered population of the NHS commissioning organisation.

Complex ultrasound diagnostic services for patients under the age of 18 years and/or those who meet the exclusion criteria.

The service provides a local, direct access and integrated NOUS service in which General Practitioners (GP), or clinical assessment services are able to refer adults for an ultrasound diagnostic examination aiding early diagnosis: supporting the shift of activity into a primary care setting.

The ICB is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS668,089.00 for a period of one year.

The dates between which the service is intended to be provided are 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2027.

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 of 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.<br/>Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in September 2025 at the scheduled Finance & Investment Committee. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06699a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022886-2026
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
£668,089 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

289 IMAGING LTD T/A THE ULTRASOUND CLINIC

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