Community Ultrasound Non-Obstetric Services
NHS Essex Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
4 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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 £258,798 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%.
Additional details
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.
AI Analysis
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NHS Mid and South Essex wants to continue its contract with Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd to provide ultrasound scanning services (non-pregnancy related) to patients across the Mid and South Essex area. This is a 12-month renewal contract worth £258,798, running from April 2026 to March 2027, and the NHS has already assessed that the current provider meets their needs.
Requirements
- Existing provider currently delivering the service satisfactorily
- Must meet Quality & Innovation standards (20% weighting)
- Must demonstrate Value for money (20% weighting)
- Must show Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability (20% weighting)
- Must address Access, Health Inequalities and Patient Choice (20% weighting)
- Must deliver Social Value (20% weighting)
- Must be able to deliver services across Mid and South Essex geographical footprint
- Must be capable of delivering non-obstetric ultrasound services to NHS patients
- No specific clinical certifications or accreditations explicitly listed — check full tender documents for detailed clinical and regulatory requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide community-based ultrasound scanning services (non-obstetric/non-pregnancy scans)
- Deliver services to patients across Mid and South Essex region
- Maintain current service delivery standards and performance levels
- Provide services from 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2027
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a contract renewal, not a new tender — the NHS has already chosen Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd as the preferred provider based on their current performance. If you're not the existing provider, this may be difficult to bid on, but check if there's still an open procurement process.
- 2The '£258,798' figure is important but note it says 'zero value contracts — paid at local prices'. This means the actual payment will be based on NHS-set local pricing for each ultrasound scan performed, not a fixed lump sum. The £258,798 is just an estimate based on 2025-26 volumes.
- 3The five scoring criteria (Quality 20%, Value 20%, Integration 20%, Access/Inequalities 20%, Social Value 20%) tell you what the NHS cares about equally. If you bid, you must address all five areas comprehensively and with equal weight — don't just focus on price.
- 4Watch for the 'inflator/deflators' clause — this means your costs may be adjusted up or down depending on NHS-agreed inflation/deflation rates for 2026-27. Budget accordingly and clarify what triggers these adjustments.
- 5'DAP C process' refers to a specific NHS procurement route (Dynamic Purchasing Assessment Cycle). This suggests it may be part of a wider framework agreement. Check the full tender documents to understand if this is a direct award or if other providers can still bid.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not the current provider, this contract may be going directly to Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd, but still check if the procurement is genuinely open. If it is open, emphasize any partnership or subcontracting relationships you could offer alongside the existing provider.
- Social Value scoring is weighted equally at 20% — this is a significant opportunity. Prepare detailed plans showing how you'd deliver social value: e.g., training local staff, improving patient access for underserved communities, reducing health inequalities, or supporting local economic growth. Vague statements won't score well.
- The contract is 'zero value' (paid per scan at local NHS rates), so your bid must show you can operate efficiently and sustainably at whatever the NHS-set price is. Don't assume high volumes — model different activity levels and be ready to explain your cost base. Ask what the typical number of scans per month is before bidding.
Award Details
Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd
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NHS Essex Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
4 June 2026
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