--- title: "Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-06-24" --- # Community Endoscopy Service NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB) Buyer: NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ade1.json) ## Summary The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd for the provision of Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services within the Essex region. The contract, falling under the 'Community health services' industry category, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with an aggregate value of £258,798. Governed by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the procurement method was a direct award without prior publication, also known as procedure C. All key criteria such as Quality & Innovation, Value, Integration and Social Value were evenly weighted to ensure performance standards. The intention to award was formally confirmed on 24th June 2026, solidifying Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd’s role as the service provider for the contract duration. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms with expertise in community health services and non-obstetric ultrasound solutions. Companies capable of demonstrating innovation, value, and integration are well-suited to engage with such public health contracts. The contract aligns with strategic objectives to improve service delivery while addressing health inequalities, thus providing growth possibilities for companies committed to improving community health outcomes. Although Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd has been selected, similar organisations offering complementary services may find future opportunities as the NHS seeks to expand its provider base through competitive and qualitative service evaluations. ## Notice NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS258,798 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd to deliver Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 12 months months from 01st April 2026 - 31st March 2027. The aggregate contract value is PS258,798 noting that these are zero value contracts - paid at local prices- based on planning values for 2025-26 and will be subject to any agreed growth and inflator/deflators applicable to 2026/27. The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract. ### 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 Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Tuesday 16th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059326-2026 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 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 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | CHELMSFORD , ESSEX | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059326-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052963-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.england.nhs.uk - https://www.essex.icb.nhs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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