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title: "GP Direct Access MRI referral (Headache Pathway only)"
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# GP Direct Access MRI referral (Headache Pathway only)

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68ab751-3d63-44ab-8c26-a85fe02827aa

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## Summary

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES is seeking to award a contract for the provision of the "GP Direct Access MRI referral (Headache Pathway only)" service. This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently at the Award stage, the contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and end on 31st March 2019. Interested providers were required to register their interest by 6th March 2017 to participate in the procurement process, which adheres to the Light Touch Regime as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in MRI services and primary care solutions. With an estimated 1,100 referrals expected annually, businesses capable of providing enhanced reporting and integrating closely with existing NHS frameworks are encouraged to engage. Furthermore, this project may appeal to both small and medium enterprises looking to expand their service offerings within the NHS structure, given the emphasis on direct access for GPs managing headaches and migraines in primary care settings.

## Notice

NHS Brighton and Hove CCG, NHS High Weald Lewes Havens CCG, NHS Crawley CCG and NHS Horsham and Mid-Sussex CCG wish to publish their intent with regards to the following service. Project Ref: NHS/SOEPS/16.307 GP Direct Access MRI referral (Headache Pathway only) Patients are currently being referred by their GPs to a Neurology consultant but evidence shows that a significant proportion could be managed within primary care. The CCGs are looking to commission a pathway for GPs to enable them to manage migraines and headaches in primary care. One of the diagnostics that will support this is MRI and this would be via direct access for GPs with enhanced reporting. The CCGs are contacting all of their current MRI providers to ask them if they would be interested in offering this service at national tariff plus the relevant MFF and intend to agree implementation as part of their current contracts. Activity volumes are currently unknown but are estimated to be around 1100 referrals per year, across all CCGs and all Providers. The total value of the activity for the entire contract period to 31st March 2019 is estimated at PS393k, however there are no guarantees of activity or income for any provider. The patients would be referred to MRI providers using an agreed standardised referral form. This service will replace the current pathway and is required to be in place by the end of FY2016/17 and should demonstrate close integration with other relevant services. The CCGs are initially looking to vary existing NHS standard contracts for an initial period up to 31st March 2019. Other suitably qualified providers can register their interest by sending an email with your contact details to the contact given below, quoting the project reference number. Providers will then be contacted by the Commissioners. Providers should register their interest by email by midnight on Monday 6th March 2017. No further notices regarding this service will be issued by the contracting authorities. Additional information: "Light Touch Regime" services: This service is classified as clinical which comes under the Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015("Regulations") as specified in Chapter 3 Section 7. The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. As the CCGs are relevant bodies for the purpose of the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this service. All dates, time periods and values specified in this notice are provisional and the contracting authority reserves the right to change these. Transparency: The contracting authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this service under FOIA or the EIR. In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency this service may be subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2c60c-4304-4635-9f13-6761e8a47024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - light touch regime |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO AWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2c60c-4304-4635-9f13-6761e8a47024
- 22 Feb 2017 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd31badc-07c3-472b-806b-db7874b1650d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad2c60c-4304-4635-9f13-6761e8a47024
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd31badc-07c3-472b-806b-db7874b1650d
  22nd February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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