Non-Obstetric Ultra Sound - Surrey Downs - CAN

CPV: Medical imaging 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

Unspecified in notice

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

4 Aug 2026, 14:18 BST

Last source update

4 Aug 2026, 14:18 BST

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-073734

Classification (CPV)

Medical imaging services

Delivery area

South East (UKJ25)

Official registry OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-06db58 Find a Tender

Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract 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 Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publisher note: This contract is awarded via Direct Award Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). The authority confirms the provider delivered the prior contract to a consistently high standard and no material changes have been made in the renewed contracting arrangement. Against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria, Dorking Healthcare Ltd (DHC) has demonstrated expertise and is anticipated to continue doing so. Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria and the breakdown of Key Criteria weighting in relation to this service for the purposes of awarding a contract under Direct Award C is detailed below: Quality & Innovation (25%) • Dorking Health Care Ltd (DHC) continues to deliver a safe, high-quality, and effective direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service with oversight maintained through a robust clinical governance framework. • The service is available to all patients who are registered with GP practices in NHS Surrey Downs Place. GP referrals to include general abdominal (includes assessment of the aorta, biliary tract, gallbladder, inferior vena cava, kidneys, liver, pancreas, retroperitoneum and spleen) and Gynaecology (including transabdominal and transvaginal). • Cancer, children under the age of 18 and non-NHS patients are excluded from this service. There are four locations in Surrey Downs to enable access to the service. • Innovation is embedded in DHC's approach through improved access to diagnostic tests as part of the drive to reduce waiting times and improve choice options for Patients. • DHC continues to develop relationships with other Providers, including 3rd sector and local involvement networks (Healthwatch). There are four locations in Surrey Downs to enable access to the service Integration, Collaboration & Sustainability (25%) • DHC operates a service that is fully integrated within Surrey Downs' community and primary care pathways. DHC engages regularly with local system partners including GPs ensure the service reflects changing population needs and demand pressures. This supports sustainable models of care and system resilience, especially during peak elective recovery periods. • By delivering care in community settings, DHC contributes to the ICB's sustainability agenda by reducing reliance on high-cost acute services and supporting the NHS's Net Zero commitments through reduced patient travel and emissions. • The Provider is also involved in local care pathway work and discussions, ensuring the best and most efficient means of treating patients are adopted, including the movement of the relevant clinical information (i.e. images and clinical output report). Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 15% • DHC's NOUS service enhances access to ultrasound care by providing appointments locally, including flexible scheduling options, reduced waiting times, and easier accessibility for patients who may experience barriers to attending hospital-based services. • This community model ensures a more equitable service offer, supporting underserved patient cohorts including older adults, those with long-term conditions, or those in rural or transport-challenged areas. The service offers choice and convenience, contributing to better engagement and earlier identification of progression risks. • By diverting appropriate patients from secondary care, DHC enables those with complex needs to be seen more quickly by acute services, thereby reducing inequality in waiting times and improving system-wide equity. Value (25%) • DHC delivers demonstrable value for money by providing direct access non-obstetric ultrasound service in a lower-cost, community-based setting. This reduces secondary care outpatient follow-ups, supporting the ICB in achieving system savings and better use of specialist resources. • The NOUS service ensures timely patient follow-up, leading to quicker clinical decisions, reducing the number of follow-up appointments and improving patient flow. • DHC's ability to deliver at a stable unit cost while maintaining high-quality care and system benefits reinforces its value as a trusted partner. Social Value (10%) • DHC's delivery of the non-obstetric ultrasound service (NOUS) service contributes significantly to social value in alignment with NHS England's Social Value Model and the ICB's commitment to community-based, patient-centred care. • The service offers improved local access to ultrasound services, reducing the need for hospital visits and associated patient travel, which lowers carbon emissions and supports environmental sustainability. Appointments delivered within the community enable earlier interventions and better long-term health outcomes for patients, particularly those with mobility challenges or in underserved areas. This aligns with NHS goals to reduce health inequalities and promote fairer access. • DHC recruits, trains, and retains local staff, contributing to employment, skill development, and economic sustainability within the Surrey Downs area. The organisation also fosters collaboration with local primary care services and integrates care pathways to reduce demand on acute settings. This supports the broader system's resilience and encourages partnership working across the ICS. • Through regular patient feedback, DHC continues to shape the service to meet community needs, enhancing patient experience and empowerment. Their person-centred approach helps address wider determinants of health while ensuring care is safe, timely, and effective. Governance and Decision-Making Approval: Surrey and Sussex ICB Commissioning Group recommendation - 12th May 2026 Surrey and Sussex ICB Executive Committee approval - May 2026 Conflicts of Interest: All Decision-Making Forums requested that Conflicts of Interest be declared in order to accommodate mitigations that may be required. No declarations were raised. Individuals working on the programme declared no interests for the duration.

• Dorking Healthcare Ltd.Awarded supplierGB-COH: 06927650 Holmhurst Medical Centre, 12 Thornton Side, Redhill, South East, RH1 2NP

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