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title: "East Kent MRI AQP"
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# East Kent MRI AQP

Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edbd4755-305a-4ab9-a1e3-c366f4dfa2a2

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## Summary

The NEL Commissioning Support Unit is undertaking a procurement process titled "East Kent MRI AQP" aimed at procuring Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services for NHS Canterbury and Coastal CCG and NHS Ashford CCG. This procurement is categorised under health services and is ongoing under an open procedure. The tender period will conclude on 23 June 2017, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 16 October 2017 and will run for an initial term of three years without any extensions. This contract has an estimated total value of £1,207,449 and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing MRI services. Companies that can demonstrate the required accreditation, including capability and capacity to deliver such services and adherence to NHS standard contract terms, will be eligible to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement structure allows multiple providers to be involved, facilitating access to varied levels of service delivery and potential growth within the healthcare sector.

## 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. 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 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/63d05bf5-f2b9-42ad-8d08-91013a06fc61 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 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 | NEL 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d05bf5-f2b9-42ad-8d08-91013a06fc61
- 1 Jun 2017 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d05bf5-f2b9-42ad-8d08-91013a06fc61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d05bf5-f2b9-42ad-8d08-91013a06fc61
  1st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  Pro-contract e-sourcing portal

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.canterburycoastalccg.nhs.uk

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