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06 Jul 2026 at 17:26

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23 Jun 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has concluded the direct award of a contract to Lakeside Medical Diagnostics Ltd for the provision of Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services. This procurement is classified under community health services, and it will be operational within Mid and South Essex for a duration of 12 months from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, with an aggregate value of £804,393, follows the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, thus exempting it from the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The decision, facilitated by the NHS Essex ICB Executive Board, utilised a direct award process C and adhered to critical assessment criteria including Quality and Innovation, Social Value, and Service Sustainability, among others.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in providing diagnostic services like ultrasound. With a focus on integration, social value, and addressing health inequalities, companies that excel in collaborative and innovative healthcare delivery stand to benefit. SMEs engaged in healthcare sectors have the potential to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and establish a stable presence within the NHS procurement framework in Essex.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Notice Description

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Lakeside Medical Diagnostics 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 PS804,393 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 Lakeside Medical Diagnostics 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 PS804,393 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 Friday 03rd July 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-06badc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063376-2026
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
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
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 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
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
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

Lakeside Medical Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

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