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title: "Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board"
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# Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693be

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## Summary

The NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract for Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) under the Provider Selection Regime, without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement falls under the health services category and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at up to £1,128,834, is expected to begin on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, ensuring service continuity. The contracting process is currently at the award stage, with representations by providers due by 20th May 2026. The sole supplier, Health Harmonie Limited, located in Birmingham, will handle the service from their premises in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for Health Harmonie Limited, and businesses with expertise in medical imaging services could find similar contracts beneficial for growth, especially in the health sector. The awarded contract aims to streamline diagnostic pathways and uphold service standards following the closure of a previous provider. With the demand for ultrasound services expected to increase, businesses that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective health services will be well-positioned to secure future contracts with NHS bodies. Potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability and technical capability in alignment with equal-weighted key criteria used in the selection process.

## Notice

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The Procurement relates to the provision of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services (NOUS) for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB). The ICB currently holds a contract with Health Harmonie for NOUS. This service is used to detect changes in the look, size, or outline of tissues and vessels, and to detect abnormal masses. The aim of the service is to aid early diagnostics and avoid the need for unnecessary referrals to secondary care. The ICB previously held two contracts for these services; however, one provider has ceased operations with immediate effect on 06/02/2026. Consequently, the demand previously managed by that provider is to be absorbed by Health Harmonie, which is now the only provider of NOUS for the ICB with a located premise in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Therefore, the ICB asserts that Regulation 6(12)(a) and (b) External Factors apply, as the change in contracting arrangements is a response to external factors beyond the control of the authority. The intention is to award a contract to the existing provider, Health Harmonie, via Regulation 9, Direct Award C, as the provider is satisfying the current contract and is likely to satisfy the proposed new contract. Awarding this contract until 31st March 2027 for a period of 12 months, ensures continuity of care and allows the ICB time to develop commissioning plans for diagnostic services and pathway redesign. The contract term shall be for a 12-month period (1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027). This is a zero-value contract based on activity and national tariffs, with an estimated total value of up to PS1,128,834.00.

### 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 Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 20/05/2026. 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/042095-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,128,834 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE-ON-TRENT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST1 4FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Etruria & Hanley |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTH HARMONIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042095-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/

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