Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

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    "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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 20/05/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representation can be sent to: governance@staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk Details of the award decision makers: NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB Procurement Operational Group (POG) on 17/02/2026. Details of declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision and how these were managed: The PCCD MDT and POG agreement and approval processes seek to identify any Conflicts of Interest and, if declared, these are documented and managed according to SSOT ICB policy. Persons with known or declared Conflicts of Interest would be excluded from the decision- making process. In this case, no conflicts were declared by any members of the ICB's Procurement Operational Group. Relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision, the rationale for the relative importance of the key criteria, and the rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria: Equal weighting and prioritisation were given to each of the key criteria as all key criteria are deemed to be of equal importance when considering the direct award. A basic selection criterion was applied to assess the providers suitability, financial and economic standing, and technical and professional ability. Based on the key criteria the provider was deemed to be delivering the service to a satisfactory standard and would likely continue to deliver the service to a satisfactory standard during the period covered for this award.",
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        "description": "This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.",
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                "description": "This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB currently holds a contract with Health Harmonie for NOUS. This service is used to detect changes in the look, size, or outline of tissues and vessels, and to detect abnormal masses. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referrals to secondary care. The ICB previously held two contracts for these services; however, one provider has ceased operations with immediate effect on 06/02/2026. Consequently, the demand previously managed by that provider is to be absorbed by Health Harmonie, which is now the only provider of NOUS for the ICB with a located premise in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Therefore, the ICB asserts that Regulation 6(12)(a) and (b) External Factors apply, as the change in contracting arrangements is a response to external factors beyond the control of the authority. The intention is to award a contract to the existing provider, Health Harmonie, via Regulation 9, Direct Award C, as the provider is satisfying the current contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed new contract. Awarding this contract until 31st March 2027 for a period of 12 months, ensures continuity of care and allows the ICB time to develop commissioning plans for diagnostic services and pathway redesign. The contract term shall be for a 12-month period (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027). This is a zero-value contract based on activity and national tariffs, with an estimated total value of up to PS1,128,834.00.",
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