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Paul Strickland

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Watford, is in the process of awarding a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically for health services under the CPV code 85100000. This contract, titled "Paul Strickland," involves awarding an existing provider to deliver additional clinical capacity, focusing on services such as CT and MRI and is valued at £349,400. The contract duration is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year. The procurement process utilised is a limited procurement method, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, and the standstill period began the day after the contract's publication date, with any representations required by 13th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing CT and MRI services, to enhance their portfolios and meet increasing service demands. Business growth can be stimulated through consistent collaboration with a prestigious NHS Trust, ensuring alignment with national performance targets. The procurement considers key criteria including service quality and cost-effectiveness, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses with proven experience in service delivery within agreed tariffs and a flexible capacity to manage demand. Engaging in this contract can bolster a company's reputation and reliability within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Paul Strickland

Notice Description

The existing provider has fully satisfied the original contract and is expected to deliver the proposed contract to a sufficient standard (100%).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of Intent to Award Contract Direct Award Process C

The Trust intends to award a contract to an existing provider to deliver additional clinical capacity across a range of specialties on an activity-based basis. There are no set minimum or maximum activity limits. This arrangement will help ensure the Trust meets service demands, performance targets, and provides care to the residents it serves.

Outsourced Services Include:
CT
MRI

Contract Value: PS349,400.00 (lifetime value)

Contract Duration: 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027, with an option to extend for 1 additional year

Options: +1 Extension

Procurement Information

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 13th April (midnight) at:<br/>Email: bailie.curtis@nhs.net and charlene.clark1@nhs.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029136-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL STRICKLAND SCANNER CENTRE

Further Information

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