--- title: "Insourced Echocardiography Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-11-28" --- # Insourced Echocardiography Services Buyer: STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c0de.json) ## Summary The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a contract for insourced echocardiography services under the Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The procurement falls under the hospital and related services category (CPV 85110000), with the primary location being Stockport in the UKD35 region. The standstill period begins with the publication of this notice, and providers need to make any representations by 10th December 2024. The contract, valued at £33,000, is to run from 11th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. This process highlights the awarding stage, indicating that the contract will be granted to SET Healthcare, located at Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0FJ, under a limited procurement method. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector to understand the competitive landscape and recognise the value of innovation, quality, and collaboration in securing public procurement contracts. Companies offering high-quality and cost-effective healthcare services with the ability to provide immediate capacity and comply with national standards are particularly well-suited to compete. SET Healthcare's successful offering showcases the importance of delivering services within budget, reducing patient waiting times, and supporting service sustainability, which can inspire similar businesses to enhance their capabilities and engagement strategies with public sector entities. ## Notice Intention to award a contract for insourced echocardiography services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 10th December 2024. Contract Details: It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: SET Healthcare, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0FJ Company number 11305226 There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract. The contract will run from 11th December 2024 up to 31st March 2025. Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - The supplier has been providing a safe and efficient insourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to provide the service from the new contract start date. Value - The supplier delivers outpatient activity within budget and enables the service as a whole to be delivered within national guidance. The supplier has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide the service. They have immediate capacity to ensure that patients can be seen as soon as possible, supporting the reduction of waiting lists in line with national priorities. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe an effective insourced service is provided on-site at the FT. They are able to provide consistency of staff to within the service. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - As well as providing additional capacity to see patients which means that they can be seen sooner, the supplier offers weekend services which provide increased access options for patients. Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the services, offering weekend support which allows patients wider access to services. No conflicts of interest have been declared. ### Procurement Information This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038490-2024 | | 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 | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Nov 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 | £33,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOCKPORT N H S FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | STOCKPORT | | Post town | Stockport | | Postcode | SK2 7JE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Stockport | | Electoral ward | Offerton | | Westminster constituency | Cheadle | | Delivery location | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SET HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038490-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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