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NCL GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Service - C439765

NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 May 2026 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is facilitating a public procurement process titled "NCL GP Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Service". This procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically general-practitioner services, and is designed to serve all boroughs in north central London. This process is in the award stage, with the intent to confirm a direct access diagnostic service contract for three years starting from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. A standstill period is currently in effect, with providers having until 26th May 2026 to make representations. The contract, valued at £34.5 million for its duration, is set to be managed without prior publication of a call for competition, following a limited procurement method under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in diagnostic imaging. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision, value, and integration, coupled with a focus on reducing health inequalities and offering social value, are well-positioned to benefit. The contract evaluation used a scoring system that prioritised these key areas, with a total achievable score of 98.5%. Companies like Inhealth Limited, identified in the contracting documents, need to exhibit sustained performance and innovate in delivering health services to meet NHS standards and contribute to service sustainability and accessibility in the London region.

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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/043725-2026
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

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
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
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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