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Cardiac MRI reporting

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 May 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award for the procurement of Cardiac MRI reporting services was facilitated by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located at Worthing Hospital in the South East of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £425,880, was awarded to 4 Ways Healthcare Limited, a small to medium enterprise (SME), specialising in medical imaging services. The procurement utilised a selective method through a framework agreement, and the contracted work is scheduled from 1st April 2025 until 30th September 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key details published on 19th May 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical imaging sector, particularly those with capabilities in cardiac MRI reporting. With approximately 26 cases to be reported weekly within a five-day turnaround, this tender is tailored for companies that have specialised radiologists and can deliver high-quality teleradiology services within the UK. SMEs offering similar services may find competitive advantages in seeking partnerships or sub-contracting roles, particularly if aiming to enter or expand within the UK's healthcare market. This award highlights the potential for specialised healthcare service providers to collaborate with major NHS Trusts, contributing to substantial business growth and development within this industry category.

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Notice Title

Cardiac MRI reporting

Notice Description

Procurement of teleradiology service - Cardiac MRI reported by a sub-specialised cardiac radiologist. Reporting must be undertaken in the UK Approximately 26 cases per week. 5 days turnaround required. Possibility to extend to 30.09.20256

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acfa3536-b902-450e-a5f9-1a3045aeef6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b065ee2a-3ec9-498d-8cff-03df64297caf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,880 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£425,880 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ami Taylor
Contact Email
ami.taylor1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4 WAYS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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