--- title: "echocardiogram Insourcing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-11-21" --- # echocardiogram Insourcing Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bd98.json) ## Summary The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award for the provision of echocardiogram insourcing services, under the title "echocardiogram Insourcing". This public procurement falls within the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and the main procurement category is services. The contract, valued at £69,600, was awarded to Health Now Ltd. Located at Saint Magnus House, Lower Thames Street, London, this supplier will service the UKH3 region, specifically addressing a capacity shortfall at Broomfield Hospital. The contract commenced on 12 October 2024 and will expire on 11 January 2025, following an urgent procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement opportunity motivates business growth by addressing urgent healthcare requirements, providing short-term solutions that highlight rapid response abilities in critical service areas. Companies specializing in insourcing clinical support services and those with the capability to handle urgent healthcare demands would find this tender particularly suitable. The reliability and expertise in delivering crucial health services like echocardiograms, especially in high-demand situations, are key aspects for businesses aiming to secure such contracts. Furthermore, the use of limited procurement methods underscores the importance of compliance with PSR regulations, ensuring that suppliers can manoeuvre within stringent healthcare procurement protocols efficiently. ## Notice a contract has been awarded to Health Now Ltd for the provision of echocardiogram insourcing services. The registered office of Health Now Ltd is located at 3 Lower Thames Street, St. Magnus House, London, EC3R HD ### Lot Information Lot 1 a contract has been awarded to Health Now Ltd for the provision of echocardiogram insourcing services. The registered office of Health Now Ltd is located at 3 Lower Thames Street, St. Magnus House, London, EC3R HD. This contract was awarded on an urgent basis under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Trust is commissioned to deliver echocardiogram services across Mid and South Essex. However, staffing challenges, including the loss of four qualified echocardiographers since April, have created a significant capacity shortfall, particularly at Broomfield Hospital, where waiting lists currently exceed 13 weeks. The delay in patients receiving echocardiograms poses a clinical risk that required immediate action. Due to the urgency of the situation, the Trust did not have sufficient time to conduct a competitive procurement process. Instead, the award was made using the SBS Framework for Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, which is compliant with PSR regulations. This short-term contract, designed to address the backlog, commenced on October 12, 2024, and will expire on January 11, 2025. We can confirm that no conflict of interest was identified among the individuals involved in the urgent award decision. This solution ensures that we can continue to deliver critical care to our patients while addressing current capacity challenges. ### Procurement Information a contract has been awarded to Health Now Ltd for the provision of echocardiogram insourcing services. The registered office of Health Now Ltd is located at 3 Lower Thames Street, St. Magnus House, London, EC3R HD. This contract was awarded on an urgent basis under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Trust is commissioned to deliver echocardiogram services across Mid and South Essex. However, staffing challenges, including the loss of four qualified echocardiographers since April, have created a significant capacity shortfall, particularly at Broomfield Hospital, where waiting lists currently exceed 13 weeks. The delay in patients receiving echocardiograms poses a clinical risk that required immediate action. Due to the urgency of the situation, the Trust did not have sufficient time to conduct a competitive procurement process. Instead, the award was made using the SBS Framework for Insourcing of Clinical Support Services, which is compliant with PSR regulations. This short-term contract, designed to address the backlog, commenced on October 12, 2024, and will expire on January 11, 2025. We can confirm that no conflict of interest was identified among the individuals involved in the urgent award decision. This solution ensures that we can continue to deliver critical care to our patients while addressing current capacity challenges. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037651-2024 | | Notice type | Award 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £69,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS16 5NL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Langdon Hills | | Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEALTH NOW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037651-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.healthnow.co.uk/ - https://www.mse.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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