National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

20 Jun 2025 at 16:25

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology, and Telemedicine Services, focusing on health services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and is designed to address the rising demand for radiology services across the UK. The framework is structured into two lots: Lot 1 for Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services, and Lot 2 for Telepathology Services. Significant dates include the award date of 23 May 2025, and the framework's expected duration is four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure ensuring a competitive process for eligible suppliers.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the health services sector, specifically those providing teleradiology and telemedicine capabilities. Companies with expertise in telepathology or broader telemedicine specialties could benefit from expanding their service portfolios within the NHS framework. Given the lifetime value of the agreement set at £50 million, the framework opens avenues for scalable growth, especially for SMEs prepared to offer innovative solutions in health service delivery. The open procedure and annual reopening of the framework for new applicants ensure continuous opportunities for businesses meeting the outlined award criteria, such as social value, quality and innovation, and cost efficiency.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has set up 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 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) 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, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. 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 support the NHS in managing increasing demand on radiology services, where rising scan volumes and reporting needs are compounded by a declining radiologist workforce. By enabling access to teleradiology-where radiological images are transmitted across locations for primary reporting, second opinions, or clinical reviews-as well as telepathology, telemicrobiology, teledermatology. Lot 1 - Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services Lot 2 - Telepathology Services This framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Lot Information

Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 1, organisations will seek providers of a variety of Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS50,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established 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 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) 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, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. 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.

Options: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. 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.

Telepathology Services

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 2, organisations will seek providers of a variety of Telepathology Services. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS50,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established 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 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) 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, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. 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.

Options: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034176-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

4ways Healthcare Ltd

Axonmedical Ltd

Business and Service Solutions Ltd

Cyted UK Ltd

Diagnexia UK Ltd

Everlight Radiology Ltd

Hexarad Group Ltd

LMVP Telemedicine Ltd

MEDICA Reporting Ltd

RadConsult (CYA Medical Ltd)

Telemedicine Clinic (TMC) Ltd

The HLH Imaging Group Ltd

The International Radiology Reporting Group Ltd

Uralensis Innov8 Ltd

Your World Recruitment Ltd

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