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Non-Obstetric Ultra Sound - Surrey Downs - CAN

NHS SURREY AND SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board commissioned a community-based, direct-access non-obstetric ultrasound service for patients registered with GP practices in the Surrey Downs locality. The service covers general abdominal ultrasound, including the aorta, biliary tract, gallbladder, inferior vena cava, kidneys, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneum and spleen, together with gynaecological ultrasound, including transabdominal and transvaginal examinations. Its purpose is to support earlier diagnosis, improve access and reduce unnecessary referrals to secondary care by shifting suitable activity into primary care settings. The service is delivered across four locations in Surrey Downs. Cancer patients, children under 18 and non-NHS patients are excluded. The procurement is classified as medical imaging services and is a healthcare service rather than a supply of equipment.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, without prior publication of a call for competition. Dorking Healthcare Ltd was awarded the contract on 12 May 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 and has a value of £400,000. Evaluation used the Provider Selection Regime key criteria: quality and innovation, integration and collaboration, improving access and reducing health inequalities, value, and social value. The published lot assessment gave 100% weighting to the existing provider’s ability to meet the required standard and 0% to cost. One bid was recorded.

This award indicates demand for providers able to deliver safe, effective non-obstetric ultrasound in community and primary care settings, with robust clinical governance and appropriately qualified staff. Credible competitors would need suitable ultrasound equipment compliant with the service specification, expertise in abdominal and gynaecological examinations, and the capacity to provide direct access across multiple local sites. Strong performance would also depend on integrating with GP and community care pathways, sharing clinical information, supporting timely reporting and follow-up, and working with local system partners. Relevant strengths include reducing hospital referrals and patient travel, improving access for older, rural and transport-challenged patients, maintaining stable unit costs, recruiting and developing local staff, and using patient feedback to improve a person-centred service.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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