Provision of Vein of Galen Malformation (VGAM) Service, as the Emergency back-up treatment provider

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This Contract Award Notice is to notify the market that NHS England -Specialised Commissioning have awarded a Contract to provide a Vein of Galen Malformation (VGAM) Service, as the Emergency back-up treatment provider.NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner), undertook a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the incumbent and potential providers within this highly specialised area.As a result of this exercise, it was deemed that a formal tender process was not required as it was noted that competition is absent, the Commissioner reserved the right to direct award to provider(s) with no further competition.This contract is effective for an initial period of three (3) years from 1st April 2024, with an option to extend for a further two (2) year period.The contract value for this service will be £180,573 per annum (at 23/24 price base). This comprises a fixed infrastructure element of £21,829 and a fixed activity element which is based on £39,686 for four cases.