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title: "The Provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# The Provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7393fa4-6d35-4080-a488-7ba3a66132be

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) seeking a provider for the "Provision of a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service" on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group. This contract, which falls under the health and social work services category, is located in Bolton, North West, and was awarded on 31 July 2018, with the contract period running from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is approximately £467,377.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic imaging and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find a conducive environment to compete, given that the procurement process allows for their participation. With the right expertise, companies involved in healthcare services, especially those providing scanning and diagnostic solutions, could leverage this contract to enhance their visibility and portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

NHS SBS acted on behalf of NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group ('the CCG') to obtain a Provider to deliver a Direct Access Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scanning Service for the Population of Bolton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595ed9e0-077b-468b-87f8-9212d1686440 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £485,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £467,377 |
| 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 LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2019 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595ed9e0-077b-468b-87f8-9212d1686440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595ed9e0-077b-468b-87f8-9212d1686440
  16th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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