---
title: "Outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496f8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-21"
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# Outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services

Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496f8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of outsourced cardiac MRI scanning clinical services is being undertaken by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, represented by 2gether Support Solutions. This process, classified under the health services industry category, is in the award stage as of November 2024. Located in Canterbury, the procurement is focused on outsourced cardiac MRI scanning for approximately 10 patients per week to help reduce the Trust's DM01 waiting list. Notably, this is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, bypassing the traditional competitive tender process. Key dates include the representation deadline on 3rd December 2024 during the standstill period, which began upon the publication of the notice.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for qualified health service providers with experience in cardiac care. Businesses that specialise in high-quality, innovative health solutions and can demonstrate integrated, collaborative approaches will be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £380,000, and Circle Health Group Ltd has been identified as the most suitable provider. This procurement method allows East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust to select providers based on comprehensive criteria, ensuring that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise can also express interest and potentially secure future opportunities under similar PSR procurements.

## Notice

2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"), is looking to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process of the Provider Selection Regime ("PSR"), i.e., able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise, for the provision of outsourced Cardiac MRI scanning clinical services (non-stress and scans with devices for approximately 10 patients per week) to support the Trust with reducing its DM01 waiting list. 

NHS Payment Scheme without MFF shall apply.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In accordance with Regulation 10 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, 2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (the "Trust"), is looking to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process, i.e., able to identify the most suitable provider without running a competitive exercise, for the provision of outsourced Cardiac MRI scanning clinical services (non-stress and scans with devices for approximately 10 patients per week) to support the Trust with reducing its DM01 waiting list.

A most suitable provider has been identified by the Trust and this is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention of award notice.

Options: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as selected in the preliminary questions.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers before midnight on 3rd December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037743-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £380,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121231 - Cardiology services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 19:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037743-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 16:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027826-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.2gethersupportsolutions.org/
- https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk

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