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Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services

NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract to Beehive Solutions Ltd for providing Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services within the Mid and South Essex area. The procurement falls under services with the CPV classification of community health services. The decision to proceed follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, marking the procurement method as a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition. The expected commencement date of the contract is 1st April 2026, spanning 12 months until 31st March 2027. The standstill period for this award notice ends on 16th June 2026, by which time any representations must be submitted. This contract, valued at £1,027,778, is structured on zero value contracts with payments based on local prices.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies operating within the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in community health and ultrasound services. The contract aligns well with businesses that have a robust track record in providing innovative, value-driven healthcare solutions and those committed to addressing health inequalities and enhancing social value. For SMEs like Beehive Solutions Ltd, this contract underpins their ability to demonstrate service integration, collaboration, and sustainability. As incumbent providers appear to continue within this framework, it represents a valuable chance for businesses meeting similar criteria to engage and potentially expand their footprint in publicly funded healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services

Notice Description

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Beehive Solutions Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS1,027,778 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Beehive Solutions Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS1,027,778 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.

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 Contract 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 midnight on Tuesday 16th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052959-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20262 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 ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD , ESSEX
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEHIVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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