Alliance Medical Ltd Contract Award
Summary
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Alliance Medical Ltd for GP direct access x-ray services. The contract is valued at £357,629 for one year, with an option to extend for another 12 months, potentially increasing the total value to £715,258.
What changed
This notice announces the award of a contract by NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to Alliance Medical Ltd for GP direct access x-ray services. The contract is for one year, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The initial value of the contract is £357,629, with a potential lifetime value of approximately £715,258 if the extension is exercised. The award was made following a direct award process.
This is a contract award notice, indicating a procurement process has concluded. While it does not impose new regulatory obligations on external entities, it signifies a significant procurement within the UK health service. Compliance officers in healthcare procurement or related service provision should note the details of this award, including the contracting authority, service scope, and contract value, for market intelligence purposes. No immediate action is required by regulated entities unless they are involved in similar procurement processes or are suppliers to the NHS.
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Alliance Medical Ltd
- NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board F03: Contract award notice
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-025954
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0670c1
Published 20 March 2026, 4:26pm
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one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
The Forum
Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
Contact
Procurement team
hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Alliance Medical Ltd
Reference number
QM7 ENH AML 2026 27 X-ray
two.1.2) Main CPV code
Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
GP Direct Access Service covering patients from East and North Hertfordshire GP practices
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £357,629
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Main site or place of performance
East and North Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
GP direct access x-ray service to support Primary Care management of patients, reducing impact on Acute services.
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.
This one year contract with optional extension of up to 12 months included is a cost and volume model. Should the optional extension be enacted the lifetime value of this contract is up to circa £715,258.
The contract will be from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. If an extension is enacted, the expiry date will be adjusted accordingly.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The one year contract will have an option to extend by up to 12 months. This will be decided by the ICB in due course.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. HWE ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services Explanation:
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 1st April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 January 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alliance Medical Limited
Iceni Centre, Warwick Technology Park, Warwick
Warwick
CV34 6DA
Telephone
+44 1926482000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
National registration number
02128897
Internet address
http://www.alliancemedical.co.uk
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £357,629
Total value of the contract/lot: £357,629
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 decision makers by 1st April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.net
The business case including the recommendation to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime Process C was approved at the HWE ICB Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee on 16th January 2026.
The following is noted in the minutes in relation to any conflict of interest:-
Contract awards and extensions – Following confirmation from the Committee Chairs - It was noted that all provider organisations would be asked to leave the meeting at the point of discussion and decision. Further the same had not received papers for this item.
HWE ICB reviewed the key criteria and was assured against five key areas- quality and innovation; value; integration, collaboration, and service sustainability; improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice; social value.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
The Forum
Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
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