Award

National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions (PSR)

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2025 at 10:32

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully concluded the procurement process for the National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions. This agreement, classified under the CPV code 33110000 for imaging equipment use, spans from 2 June 2025 to 1 June 2029. The geographic focus of this agreement is within the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure and has reached the award stage with its completion formally recognised on 7 May 2025. Designed for healthcare entities across the UK, the framework aims to enhance radiology department capacities, including two primary lots: capacity management solutions and solutions with rent-to-own equipment options.

This framework presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specialised in medical imaging, diagnostics, and consultancy services. The framework facilitates business growth by allowing appointed suppliers to provide services to a wide range of NHS entities and other relevant authorities described under the National Health Service Act 2006. Suitable for SMEs, seven suppliers have already been awarded, affirming the accessible nature of this framework to businesses aiming to expand their presence in the healthcare sector. The annual re-opening of the framework ensures ongoing opportunities for businesses seeking to collaborate and provide innovative solutions within this sector.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Solutions (PSR)

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to provide a variety of solutions to allow organisations to maximise the capacity of their radiology departments and significantly reduce the cost of outsourced radiology services by realising the full potential of the scanning resources within the department. This will have two lots: Lot 1 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions Lot 2 - Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment This framework will run for a term of 4 years. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis, UNLESS they wish to bid for additional services to which they were not previously awarded. Framework Suppliers appointed on the first anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 3 years duration; Framework Suppliers appointed on the second anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 2 years duration and Framework Suppliers appointed on the third anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date will be awarded a Framework Agreement of up to 1 year duration. The ITT process will be as described in this document. New appointments to the Framework will commence on each anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Additional information: Supplier instructions how to express interest and bid: 1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities; 2) Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once); 3) Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', enter your organisation and user details; note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete; you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure); 4) Login to the portal with the username/password; 5) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier); 6) Select the title of the ITT; 7) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box; 8) Review the ITT documents; 9) Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e280a1ac-e87f-4a93-9a8a-fce6326cb19d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23f6f441-99cb-4235-85c9-2a6cbb86bc83
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Marion Haddley
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

GLOBE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES

MEDISPACE DIAGNOSTICS

PARALLEL IMAGING SOLUTIONS

RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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