echocardiogram Insourcing · UK public procurement notice

CPV: Health services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

21 Nov 2024, 12:40 GMT

Last source update

21 Nov 2024, 12:40 GMT

Authority reference

C321677

FTS notice number

2024/S 000-037651

Classification (CPV)

Health services

Delivery area

East of England (UKH3)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

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.<br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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.

• Health Now LimitedAwarded supplier13335901 Saint Magnus House, Lower Thames Street, london, EC3R 6HD, London, London, KT16 0DNContact phoneShow contact details

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