--- title: "The Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)" published: "2020-12-20" --- # The Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS), acting on behalf of a consortium of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Greater Manchester, seeking tenders for "The Provision of Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services." The contract, estimated to be worth £34 million over an initial period of three years with a possible two-year extension, is currently in the Tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12 noon on 27th January 2021, with service delivery expected to commence on 1st October 2021. This procurement primarily falls within the health and social work services industry category. This tender represents a significant opportunity for providers in health services, particularly those specialising in diagnostic imaging and ultrasound services. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that have experience in health-related services or community health initiatives would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement can open pathways for growth and collaboration with various NHS authorities, enhancing service offerings and expanding market reach within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to provide Bidders with sufficient information to enable them to compile a comprehensive response that meets the Procurement requirements for either or both of the following Lots: Lot 1(a-h) - Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (NOUS) - Estimated contract total, including any potential extensions, is PS30m. Lot 2(a-c) - Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Head and Neck Service - Estimated contract total, including any potential extensions, is PS4m. This is a joint Procurement, with NHS Salford CCG, NHS Manchester CCG, NHS Stockport CCG, NHS Bury CCG, NHS Oldham CCG, NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG and NHS Tameside & Glossop CCG acting as the Contracting Authorities and responsible for managing the Contracts. The Contracting Authorities are inviting tenders from the market for the provision of Services intended to commence 1st October 2021, under an initial 3 year contract, with the option to extend for a further period of up to two years under a 3 + 2 arrangement, up to a maximum term of 5 years (1st October 2021 until 30th September 2026), subject to any restrictions placed nationally by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this invitation to tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 42572. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 12 noon on 27.01.2021. An advert has also been placed in OJEU. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfae9535-a620-41a9-b600-e2484368caaa | | 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 | 20 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) | | Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2020 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfae9535-a620-41a9-b600-e2484368caaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfae9535-a620-41a9-b600-e2484368caaa 20th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=35875&B=NHSSBS Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbef447f-0d12-4576-bd05-b7db731e571a.json.