--- title: "Non-musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostics in Brent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2021-05-12" --- # Non-musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostics in Brent Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3cf083e-6dae-482c-9e38-fcd6946d750d.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the extension of a contract for Non-musculoskeletal Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Diagnostics in Brent, managed by NHS Shared Business Services. The contract, which falls under the health services category, is situated in London, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract modification, valued at £113,688, extends the previous agreement for an additional five months, ensuring the continuity of services until the end date of 30th June 2021. This modification was executed to align with ongoing reviews at the newly formed North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), following its establishment on 1st April 2021. This tender presents opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their offerings in diagnostic imaging services. Companies specialising in MRI diagnostics, outpatient care, and health service delivery would be well-positioned to compete effectively, leveraging the ongoing demand for high-quality and timely healthcare services in the Brent area, particularly in light of efforts to reduce waiting times and improve patient choice. ## Notice The service was commissioned to improve access to diagnostic tests as part of a drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for patients. The service provides non-MSK MRI diagnostics for registered patients in Brent. the overarching aims of the service are to ensure: * That acute providers meet waiting time targets * Reduce annual activity and spend on diagnostic imaging for Brent * Provide access to high quality DA imaging in both acute and community settings in Brent Also deliver on Brent's strategic and operational efficiencies The care pathway commissioned is pre-appointment communication with patients, the diagnostic investigation and a report sent to the referrer which covers not only the description of the investigation and the findings, but also, covers where appropriate any recommendations for further imaging or investigation, and advice on management incorporating the agreed NWL pathways. Additional information: Along with 7 other CCGs in the area, NHS Brent Clinical Commissioning Group has been incorporated into a new CCG from 1st April 2021 - North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). A period of review is required from April 2021 to agree the future model of care and to identify the commissioning strategies for services across NW London for the coming year and beyond. The existing contract is therefore being modified to extend its duration for an interim period of 5 months in order to enable this review to take place This contract modification is assessed to be proportionate and lawful under Regulation 72(1)(b) The existing contract is being modified through contract variation to extend its term by 5 months which will increase the overall value of the contract by PS113,688 during this additional term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b709bca-e737-47e6-b99c-ba699e67f5e9 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Modification of existing contract to extend duration by 5 months | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,688 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £113,688 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | WEMBLEY | | Post town | Harrow | | Postcode | HA9 0FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI72 Brent | | Local authority | Brent | | Electoral ward | Wembley Park | | Westminster constituency | Brent West | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INHEALTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 12 May 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b709bca-e737-47e6-b99c-ba699e67f5e9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b709bca-e737-47e6-b99c-ba699e67f5e9 12th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://brentccg.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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