Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded this contract as the existing provider has consistently delivered the ECG Interpretation service to a high standard, fully meeting contractual requirements and demonstrating reliable performance across quality, timeliness, clinical governance and reporting accuracy. The proposed contracting arrangements remain materially unchanged from the current service model, and continuation with the incumbent provider ensures stability, continuity and avoidance of disruption to diagnostic pathways. The Trust has evidenced sufficient technical capability, workforce competence and organisational capacity to continue delivering the service in line with PSR key criteria and basic selection criteria. On this basis, and given the absence of any requirement to undertake Direct Award A or B, the provider is assessed as the most appropriate organisation to deliver the service for the forthcoming contract term.

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25th August 2026 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under Direct Award C. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard with the weighting 100 Approximate Lifetime Value of the Contract - £8,736 The Service is intended to be provided; 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027