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AQP Non obstetric Ultrasound

NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Central East Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced its intention to award a contract for non-obstetric ultrasound services within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, worth approximately £882,000 annually, starts on 1 April 2026 and runs until 31 March 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, marked by the start of the standstill period, during which representations must be submitted by 13 May 2026. This contract was recommended for approval by the ICB Board on 16 January 2026, and involves a direct award to an existing provider, with the status being complete under a limited procurement method without prior competition.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those providing diagnostic services. The contract is a reoccurrence of existing services, ensuring consistency and reliability for the provider. Companies with expertise in health services, specifically in ultrasound diagnostics, can leverage these opportunities for expansion in the regional market. With NHS England overseeing potential changes in ICB structures, such providers could position themselves strategically, especially those already operating in the UKH12 region. However, as the award is limited and without prior competition, the opportunity is best suited to established providers with experience in repeat services under similar frameworks.

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Notice Title

AQP Non obstetric Ultrasound

Notice Description

Delivery of Non obstetric ultrasound diagnostics within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central East ICB, previously Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C for a duration of 12 months, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027. The financial values included are indicative and subject to final approval. The indicative annual value of the contract is PS882,000 Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. C&P ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs

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 13 May 2026. 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-068e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£882,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 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 CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORA HEALTH

Further Information

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