NHS South East London ICB
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TZ
Email: xxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Dear Ms Malins,
Reference: FOI.22.SEL276
15 March 2023
Re: Freedom of Information request
Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 made to NHS South East
London Integrated Care Board (SEL ICB).
Your Request
1. Have you (or the previous CCGs areas) ever/in the last 6 years contracted with an
independent provider to provide obstetric ultrasound services?
2. If yes, who are the providers and which areas of the ICB do they cover?
3. If yes, please can you tell me if this was a direct award or procurement process?
4. Please detail actual spend on the contract per year from start date to finish.
5. What was the start date & duration of the contract/award?
6. Could you please provide a copy of the service specification?
7. Is there an extension clause in the contract? How long is the extension for?
8. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?
Question 1
No, SEL ICB does not commission obstetric ultrasound services.
Questions 2-8
Not applicable.
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