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title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Service and Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.296"
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# AQP (Any Qualified Provider) Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Service and Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service - NHS Swale CCG - NHS/SoEPS/16.296

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-969214e3-ae8b-4bef-bd98-ba35eb87ca5c

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## Summary

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group, has initiated an open tender for the provision of Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Services. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with contracts expected to commence on 1st August 2017 and running until 31st July 2019. The deadline for submissions of completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) is set for 2nd May 2017 at 12:00pm. The services will be provided in the South East region of the United Kingdom and are classified under health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in imaging and ultrasound services. Both new providers and existing contracted providers are encouraged to apply, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations aiming to expand their service offerings. By becoming qualified to provide either MRI or NOUS services, businesses can establish valuable partnerships with NHS Swale CCG, potentially leading to ongoing work and collaboration through regular performance reviews and service contracts.

## Notice

NHS South of England Procurement Services, acting on behalf of NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Commissioner) is commencing an AQP Offer for the provision of a Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Service and a Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service for NHS Swale CCG patients. Please note that this is a reopening of the window for new providers to apply and a reaccreditation/due diligence exercise for already accredited AQP NOUS and MRI service providers to Swale CCG. Therefore, all providers that wish to provide the service to Swale CCG from 01 August 2017 must respond to this procurement whether they are new providers or providers already contracted with Swale CCG providing this service under AQP. Please note that providers can apply to become qualified for MRI only services, NOUS only services or both MRI and NOUS services. The CCG will have regular performance meetings (quarterly) with accredited AQP providers to review performance of the service. Please note that as this is an AQP there are no guaranteed or indicative volumes of activity within the contract. Please access the procurement documents for further information. Additional information: Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is Tuesday 2nd May 2017 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any unsubmitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. Project title: "AQP (Any Qualified Provider) NOUS and MRI Services - NHS Swale CCG", please access the ITT for all documents. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the In-tend dedicated Supplier Helpdesk by calling 0845 557 8079 Monday to Friday (9am to 6pm) or email support@in-tend.co.uk. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the In-tend E-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the appointed procurement specialist on behalf of NHS South of England Procurement Services and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7926eba-327f-46b0-8f21-824509a0b795 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE MEDICAL; MEDICAL IMAGING PARTNERSHIP; PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS; SOUTH EAST ULTRASOUND; SPIRE HEALTHCARE; SURGIMED HEALTHCARE; TICCS2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7926eba-327f-46b0-8f21-824509a0b795
- 31 Mar 2017 at 13:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79940642-b956-4d03-9f19-bc4fcf8c61d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7926eba-327f-46b0-8f21-824509a0b795
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79940642-b956-4d03-9f19-bc4fcf8c61d1
  31st March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f79feb3-ba9d-4f72-9b5d-0f3ab9366cf6
  PDF on "How to register on In-Tend".
- https://www.swaleccg.nhs.uk/
  NHS Swale CCG
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
  E-procurement portal - in-Tend

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