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title: "Provision of Rapid Access Diagnostic Imaging and Fast Track Orthopaedic Surgery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c7e3"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)"
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# Provision of Rapid Access Diagnostic Imaging and Fast Track Orthopaedic Surgery

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c7e3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence's Defence Medical Services, seeking a contractor for the "Provision of Rapid Access Diagnostic Imaging and Fast Track Orthopaedic Surgery" within the health services industry. The procurement was initiated as a tender under an open procedure and is now complete. The awarded contract entails delivering diagnostic imaging within 10 working days and orthopaedic surgical treatment within 6 weeks of referral, with an estimated total contract value of £6.449 million. The service is to be provided in the United Kingdom, with a notable contract date signed on 3rd August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can deliver diagnostic imaging and orthopaedic surgeries efficiently. Companies that possess the expertise in managing healthcare governance and comply with CQC standards would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The estimated demand includes up to 4,000 annual imaging requests, predominantly MRI scans, and around 400 surgical procedures annually, suggesting a robust opportunity for medical service providers to expand their operations and client base.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement for a Contractor to provide Diagnostic Imaging and Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment within the following timelines: Diagnostic Imaging - within 10 working days of referral Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment - within 6 weeks of referral. The Contractor conduct the imaging/surgery at their premises with qualified staff ensuring that sound Healthcare Governance procedures are being followed to CQC standards and that clinical activity is compliant with NICE guidelines and Professional Body Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to set up a framework agreement with a single Contractor. The Authority has a requirement for a Contractor to provide Diagnostic Imaging and Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment The Contractor conduct the imaging/surgery at their premises with qualified staff ensuring that sound Healthcare Governance procedures are being followed to CQC standards and that clinical activity is compliant with NICE guidelines and Professional Body Regulations. Estimated quantity: It is estimated that there shall be up to 4,000 images required per annum with the majority being made up of MRI scans. Further scans include, but are not limited to ultrasound, CT Scans and X-rays. It is estimated that there shall be up to 400 surgical procedures per annum, including but not limited to knee procedures, ankle procedures and accelerated spinal pathway.

Options: Options: The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework agreement for a period of up to 24 month. The estimated annual value is PS2.15m, giving a 24 month value of PS4.3m Estimated quantity for the option: 4,000 imaging scans per annum; 400 surgical procedures per annum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016497-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,449,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPIRE HEALTHCARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016497-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:566889-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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