CT-Guided Biopsy Diagnostic Capacity Support Service

Description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a contract for the provision of additional CT-guided biopsy capacity to support timely diagnosis and treatment pathways. The service includes CT-guided biopsy procedures, consultant-led intervention, histopathology support and associated diagnostic services. The Trust has undertaken the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and has identified the provider as the most suitable provider having regard to the key criteria. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process.

Key facts

Reference

OCT671531

Procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition

Contact

Senior Category Manager - Corporate

ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net

Value basis

the publisher's pre-award estimate, not a sum awarded

Category

Services

Awarded suppliers

• HCA International Ltd · UKI

Supplier location as published: London, UKI, W1G 0PU

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.