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title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03588f"
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# Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)

Buyer: MSE GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03588f

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## Summary

The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) is initiating a procurement process titled "Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Community Diagnostic Centres (CDCs)" in the services category of community health services. The Trust aims to engage healthcare providers with specialist knowledge in diagnostics to discuss topics related to the national CDC programme and imaging equipment replacement. Key dates include an extension of deadlines to 30th September for tender opening and receipt. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for health care providers experienced in diagnostics to engage in open discussions with MSE Group regarding the CDC programme. Businesses with expertise in medical imaging services, installation of medical equipment, health services, diagnostics devices, and construction for health buildings may find this tender suitable. The Trust plans to establish diagnostic centres in Essex over a five-year period with a national budget of £2.3 billion, providing a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSE) "the Authority" are seeking to engage the market and begin open dialogue with suitably experienced and qualified health care providers with a specialist knowledge or interest in diagnostics. The Authority will be looking to have open dialogue with providers on a wide range of topics relating to the national CDC programme and Trust imaging equipment replacement programmes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Locally, the CDC programme of work is part of the national diagnostics programme with the mandate of assuring that every region has access to a community diagnostic centre. It is a nationwide programme which spans across imaging, phlebotomy, endoscopy services and physiological measurements alongside expectations on enablers including digital, workforce planning and clinical pathways. The CDC programme is expected to take 5 years with a national budget of PS2.3B and is led by NHSE with the aim of increasing diagnostic capacity in the community. The CDC strategy for the mid and south Essex region will be utilise a hub a spoke model with 4 centres of various sizes aligned with our main health economies in Basildon, Southend, Thurrock and mid Essex. Centres will deliver a range of diagnostics including but not limited to; CT, MR, US, Xray, Endoscopy, Phlebotomy, Echocardiography, Ophthalmology and Physiological Measurements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025273-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MSE GROUP |
| Locality | SOUTHEND |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | St Laurence |
| Westminster constituency | Southend West and Leigh |
| Delivery location | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies
- 45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health
- 51400000 - Installation services of medical and surgical equipment
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 14:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025273-2022
- 3 Aug 2022 at 12:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021264-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.nhs.uk
- http://www.successregimeessex.co.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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