Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B152WB
Contact
Matthew Kelsall
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process
Reference number
PROC.97.0002
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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 Contracts 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 9th February 2026.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The service is intended to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national RTT and diagnostic standards.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £197,550 / Highest offer: £1,251,150 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 Contracts 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 9th February 2026.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC).
The intended start date for the contract will be 10th February 2026 and the initial term of the contract will be for 12 months. The contract can be extended for up to a further 24 months.
The maximum value of the initial term shall be up to £197,550 and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract if extended to the maximum 36 month term shall be £1,251,150
This proposed award relates to a new service and a new provider to the Trust.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria 1. Quality and Innovation / Weighting: 14%
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria 4. Improving Access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Key Criteria 5. Social Value / Weighting: 19%
Cost criterion - Name: Key Criteria 2. Value / Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-078189
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICS Operations Limited
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
04793945
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £197,550 / Highest offer: £1,251,150 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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 Contracts 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 9th February 2026 via the Atamis portal.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
The Authority has undertaken a full evaluation and assessment of the compliant bid submissions received as part of this competitive process, which were evaluated in line with the procurement documentation published.
Decision Makers-
Clive McFarlane - General Manager Neurology QE
Satinder Bath - Manager Neurophysiology QE
Robert Watkins - Deputy Director of Finance QEH
Julian Miller - Chief Financial Officer
Conflicts of Interest - No conflict of interested were declared prior to, or during, the preparation of the tender excise, the evaluation or moderation period or the award of the contract.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University Hospitals Birmingham
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom