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04 Aug 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Dorking Healthcare Ltd for providing a non-obstetric ultrasound service in Surrey Downs. This procurement falls under the category of medical imaging services, aligning with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The award was made through a Direct Award Process, confirming Dorking Healthcare's demonstrated expertise and consistent delivery of high-standard services in the past. The contract, valued at £400,000 and spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, involves integration within local community and primary care pathways and comprises part of a sustainability effort, reducing dependency on secondary care settings.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those skilled in medical imaging and diagnostic service provision. SMEs, like Dorking Healthcare Ltd, play a pivotal role in delivering community-based health services that are aligned with the goals of improving access and reducing health inequalities. Such tenders are ideal for companies that emphasise quality, innovation, and sustainability as key components of their service offerings. By focusing on local employment and collaboration within primary care networks, businesses participating in similar contracts can foster growth through strengthened community ties and expanded service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultra Sound - Surrey Downs - CAN

Notice Description

A Surrey Downs locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Surrey Downs locality, direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using ultrasound equipment which complies with the service specification. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnosis and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care, or to support the shift of activity into a primary care setting, where this will improve access. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS400,000 over the two year term, from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2028.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073734-2026
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 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 SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORKING HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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