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NCL GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Service - C439765

NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board has awarded the contract for the "NCL GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Service - C439765" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for healthcare services. The procurement category is services, specifically focused on general-practitioner services, to be delivered across all north central London boroughs. The contract, valued at £34,500,000, spans three years from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. It was awarded through a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, as permitted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement stage is complete, following a stringent evaluation process that highlighted significant criteria such as quality, value, integration, and social value.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare services industry. Companies that excel in delivering innovative and high-quality diagnostic imaging services and possess the capabilities for integration and collaboration in healthcare networks will find this tender particularly rewarding. The service aims to enhance access, reduce health inequalities, and ensure service sustainability, making it ideal for businesses focused on social value and innovation in health delivery. With the existing provider, Inhealth Limited, fulfilling the contract to satisfactory standards, similar businesses could aim to foster partnerships or explore subcontracting opportunities to expand their presence in the London healthcare market.

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Notice Title

NCL GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Service - C439765

Notice Description

GP direct access diagnostic service to be delivered to all north central London boroughs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to GP direct access diagnostic service to be delivered to all north central london boroughs.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS11,500,000.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS34,500,000.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2027
The contract term will be 3 years with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2027 and end 31/03/2030

Procurement Information

Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: 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. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26/05/2026<br/>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-069739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 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 WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INHEALTH

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