--- title: "East Kent MRI AQP" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-05-31" --- # East Kent MRI AQP Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ceeb8d22-b6f9-4586-8c47-3308696ac410.json) ## Summary The East Kent MRI AQP procurement process is being conducted by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit for the NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG and NHS Ashford CCG. This tender seeks providers to deliver Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure tender period is active, with the submission deadline set for 23rd June 2017. The estimated total contract value is £1,207,449, covering an initial term of three years, commencing from 16th October 2017 and concluding on 15th October 2020. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic services. Companies that can demonstrate their capability and capacity to provide timely MRI services and are ready to align with the NHS contract terms will be well-suited to compete. The Any Qualified Provider (AQP) approach allows multiple qualified providers to deliver services simultaneously, thus expanding potential contracts for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and fostering business growth in the NHS services market. ## Notice Procurement of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) service for NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG and NHS Ashford CCG (together, the Commissioner). Provider(s) to deliver MRI service to support GP's with access to timely diagnostics to support patient management. Further details are in the service specification with accompanies this notice. The service is being commissioned using an Any Qualified Provider (AQP) approach. With this AQP approach all bidders who complete the accreditation process to (a) demonstrate capability and capacity to deliver the service and (b) accept the standard NHS contract terms and conditions and (c) accept the Commissioner's tariff price will become qualified providers. All qualified providers will be offered the standard NHS contract with the same terms, conditions, and price. The indicative contract value is an estimated total cost of the service rather than any individual contract value, as it will be spread across multiple providers. Individual contracts will have no guaranteed minimum level of activity and no restricted maximum level of activity. Each provider will be paid according to the actual activity level it delivers. The contract will be for an initial three-year term, with no extension. Additional information: This procurement is being conducted using the ProContract eSourcing portal. Details of how to register on ProContract and how to access the procurement can be found by following the link below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e366ce8-5ff3-4d56-89d5-a5cd6913a26a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 15 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,207,449 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2A 2DU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 31 May 2017 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e366ce8-5ff3-4d56-89d5-a5cd6913a26a - 31 May 2017 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e366ce8-5ff3-4d56-89d5-a5cd6913a26a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e366ce8-5ff3-4d56-89d5-a5cd6913a26a 31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1540857f-42d5-429d-8e6c-bd0065fd1403 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/314ede9e-14c5-4f56-99b0-6bc1eb40dac5 MRI Activities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa70d623-da79-40c4-8393-6808f04aa28d MRI KPI - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0348a9af-e5ac-4375-8616-dea791b29d46 Questionnaire - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login Pro-contract e-sourcing portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.canterburycoastalccg.nhs.uk/intranet/# - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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