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National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions (PSR)

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2026 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Award

07 May 2025 at 10:22

Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management Solutions under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This initiative, aimed at enhancing radiology department efficiency and reducing outsourcing costs, covers the United Kingdom and is relevant to all specified authorities under the NHS Act 2006, including NHS trusts, foundation trusts, and local authorities. This multi-lot tender includes two main lots: Radiology Capacity Management Solutions and rent-to-own equipment solutions, structured for a four-year term. The framework was officially concluded on 27th August 2025, with a lifetime value of £25,000,000, excluding VAT.

The framework provides extensive business growth opportunities for service providers specialised in medical imaging and radiology services. Companies providing innovative solutions for capacity management and those offering comprehensive professional advice and clinical staffing are well-suited to benefit. The framework's scope, which includes professional advice on maximising patient throughput and financial solutions for acquiring equipment, is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking partnerships with NHS entities and other authorities to scale their operations. Suppliers like AM Diagnostic Imaging Ltd and Medispace Diagnostics Ltd are already participating in this competitive framework, showcasing a significant opportunity landscape for prospective companies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Radiology Capacity Management 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.

Lot Information

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 1, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS25,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a new 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. DURATION OF AGREEMENT Tje framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Radiology Capacity Management Solutions with Rent-to-Own Equipment

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 2, organisations will seek providers of a variety of radiology capacity management solutions to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes, alongside finance solutions for rent-to-own equipment. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS25,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust wishes to establish a new 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. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d542
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009452-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12ZB(7) OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT 2006 (AND ANY SUCCESSOR BODIES) SHALL BE ELIGIBLE USERS OF THIS FRAMEWORK.

ANY RELEVANT AUTHORITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12ZB(7) OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE ACT 2006 WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO USE THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, ANY SUCCESSOR BODIES OF ANY TO THE ABOVE ENTITIES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO PLACE ORDERS AND SHALL BE ELIGIBLE USERS OF THIS FRAMEWORK.

Contact Name
Not specified
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
7
Supplier Names

AM DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

GLOBE WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

MEDICARE INSOURCING SERVICES

MEDISPACE DIAGNOSTICS

PARALLEL IMAGING SOLUTIONS

RADIOLOGY CAPACITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

RADIOLOGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

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