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title: "Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0352a3"
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# Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester

Buyer: NHS MANCHESTER CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0352a3

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## Summary

NHS Manchester CCG, in collaboration with NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG, has concluded a procurement process for Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, has resulted in two contracts being awarded to Beacon Medical Services Group Limited and Diagnostic Healthcare Limited, each valued at £4,100,000. The contracts are effective from 1st October 2021 and will run for a period of three years until 30th September 2024, with a possible extension of up to two years. This initiative primarily falls within the community health services sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and diagnostics. Companies that can deliver high-quality MRI services are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the four bids received from SMEs in this process. The contracting authorities are keen to find providers that can offer exceptional value for money, making this an attractive prospect for innovative and efficient service providers in the region.

## Notice

Following a bespoke, single-stage competitive process, akin to the Open Procedure, conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 of the PCR 2015, NHS Manchester CCG, NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG (as the Contracting Authorities) have concluded Direct Access MRI contracts with a total of two Providers to deliver MRI provision across the three Greater Manchester localities. The two contracts commenced 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.

### Lot Information

Direct Access Non-Obstetric Ultrasound (NOUS) Services in Greater Manchester

Previously awarded, please see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2022.

Direct Access Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Services in Greater Manchester

The Contracting Authorities (NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale CCG, NHS Manchester CCG and NHS Tameside and Glossop CCG) invited tenders from the market for the provision of MRI 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). Contracts were awarded to the two highest scoring, compliant, bidders within each GM locality, identified as delivering the overall best value for money service. The contracts are zero value, with no guaranteed minimum activity or funding levels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 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 | £4,100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS MANCHESTER CCG |
| Additional buyers | NHS HEYWOOD, MIDDLETON AND ROCHDALE CCG; NHS TAMESIDE & GLOSSOP CCG |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEACON MEDICAL SERVICES GROUP; DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2022 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019451-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hmr.nhs.uk
- https://tamesideandglossopicft@nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:626849-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003145-2022
- https://www.mhcc.nhs.uk/

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