NHS England South East - Provision of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) Services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is commissioning Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) services in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. NHS England South East Specialised Commissioning Team, have undertaken the procurement exercise on behalf of the ICB, with the support of South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit.

The service will provide specialised maternity care in specialised PAS centres delivered as part of a regional network arrangement inclusive of local maternity services.

The key aims of the service are to accurately diagnose Abnormally Invasive Placenta (AIP) and determine the clinical risk it poses, and to maximise safety for the mother by providing high quality specialist multidisciplinary care for the delivery of women at high risk of AIP.

The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The total contract lifecycle value is £3,496,500 (inclusive of extension options), which will commence on 1st April 2026 with an initial duration of 5 years, and an option to extend for a further 2 years.

This notice is placed to set out NHS England South East's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

A notice (ref. 2025/S 000-001546) was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work.