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title: "Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (Lot 1)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03128d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SALFORD CCG"
published: "2022-02-03"
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# Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (Lot 1)

Buyer: NHS SALFORD CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03128d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (Lot 1), initiated by NHS Salford CCG along with various other CCGs in Greater Manchester, is currently complete. The service falls under the health services category, classified under CPV code 85100000. The contracts, worth an estimated £30 million, commenced on 1st October 2021, and are expected to run until 30th September 2024, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the CCGs have awarded contracts to three providers. Note that contracts related to Lot 2 are still pending conclusion.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in ultrasound and diagnostic services. Companies that could excel in this competitive landscape include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have proven capabilities in delivering health services, particularly those with strong quality management systems and a track record with NHS standards. Potential bidders should consider aligning their solutions to the requirements of local NHS trusts and demonstrate their ability to integrate with the NHS’s procedural frameworks and governance standards.

## Notice

Following a bespoke, single-stage competitive process akin to the Open Procedure, conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 of the PCR 2015, 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 (as the Contracting Authorities) have concluded Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Service (Lot 1) contracts with a total of three Providers, with two Providers delivering a NOUS service in each locality across Greater Manchester (sub lots a-h). The three contracts commenced on 1st October 2021 for a period of three years, until 30th September 2024, with the option to extend for a further two years until 30th September 2026. There are no activity or income guarantees under the three contracts, however, combined they total an estimated PS30m (including any potential extensions). Lot 2 contract(s) are yet to be concluded.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Service will aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referral to secondary care. It will ensure a local service with staff qualified to appropriate levels of skill and experience, using equipment which complies with the most up-to-date guidance set by the Royal College of Radiologists, connection to NHS image transfer solutions, the ability to integrate with the e-Referral Service, robust performance management systems and stringent levels of clinical governance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SALFORD CCG |
| Additional buyers | NHS BOLTON CCG; NHS BURY CCG; NHS HEYWOOD, MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG; NHS MANCHESTER CCG; NHS OLDHAM CCG; NHS STOCKPORT CCG; NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEACON MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP; PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS; YORKSHIRE HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2022 at 13:51 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2022
- 2 Feb 2022 at 20:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003059-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldhamccg.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:626849-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.boltonccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.buryccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.hmr.nhs.uk/
- https://www.mhcc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.salfordccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.stockportccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/

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