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Sub-contractor of diagnostic imaging services to NHS patients referred by STHFT

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 May 2025 at 13:28

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20 Mar 2025 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves the awarding of a contract for providing diagnostic imaging services to NHS patients. The contract falls under the health services category with the CPV classification code 85100000. This procurement, titled “Sub-contractor of diagnostic imaging services to NHS patients referred by STHFT,” is part of a direct award process within the NHS Provider Selection Regime. Operating from Herries Road, Sheffield, the trust formalised the contract with the supplier, Living Care, on 2nd April 2025, for a duration from 3rd April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The process was concluded with an accurate award notice, signifying an update in the procurement status under terms exempted from the Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities by catering to entities specialising in medical imaging services. Companies with expertise in health service delivery, particularly those adept at quality and innovation, value creation, and social value, are well-suited to compete. As the successful supplier, Living Care, an SME based in Leeds, exemplifies the potential for businesses to expand their reach within the healthcare industry by offering needed diagnostic support to manage rising demands. Furthermore, the added capacity aims to address specific areas such as reducing long waiting times and supporting demand peaks, showcasing the critical role such businesses play in improving service access and health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Sub-contractor of diagnostic imaging services to NHS patients referred by STHFT

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C

Lot Information

Lot 1

To offer additional diagnostic imaging capacity to support the continued rise in demand, underpin the improved cancer position and sustain the 6ww. Enabling the service to look at offering additional capacity to support specific service asks such as reducing long waits, and supporting peaks demand.

This contract has been awarded under NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent supplier is Living Care Group They are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements as detailed in the NHS Standard Subcontract.

The service will be provided under this contract for 12 month from the 3 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 2 April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022274-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,354 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Clarke
Contact Email
sarah.clarke27@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVING CARE

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