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04 Aug 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service - East Surrey - CAN" was conducted by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. The contract falls within the medical imaging services industry category and covers the East Surrey locality. The process used a Direct Award Procedure C, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service aims to provide community-based direct access ultrasound, enhancing early diagnosis and reducing unnecessary referrals. The contract is valued at £580,000 over a two-year term, active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Approval for this award was given by the Surrey and Sussex ICB Executive Committee in May 2026, with direct awards having been fully endorsed by the relevant committees. The procurement method was a limited procedure, specifically bypassing the need for prior publication of a competition call.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth by providing a platform for companies specializing in healthcare services to demonstrate their excellence and commitment to quality and innovation. It is particularly suited to businesses capable of providing high-standard diagnostic ultrasound services with regulatory accreditations and a focus on patient-centred care. Companies that can efficiently maximise funding utilisation, thereby delivering value to the local health system and community, would be prime contenders. The tender's focus on integrating services close to patients' homes also highlights opportunities for businesses that can collaborate with local healthcare systems to enhance access and reduce health inequalities, offering both economic and social value to the community.

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Notice Title

Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service - East Surrey - CAN

Notice Description

This service is for an East Surrey 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

This service is for an East Surrey 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. Surrey and Sussex ICB intends to award Diagnostic Ultrasound Services, an existing provider, a contract following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be PS580,000 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-06db6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073761-2026
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
£580,000 £500K-£1M

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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, TLJ26 East Surrey

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SERVICES

Further Information

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