Planning

Diagnostic Services Solutions

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, which is aiming to secure Diagnostic Services Solutions. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category, with particular emphasis on medical imaging and pathology services. The contract will cover locations across the United Kingdom, with a scheduled start date of 6th October 2025 and an end date set for 5th October 2029. Key dates include the publication of the pipeline notice on 21st May 2025, while prospective suppliers should note the forthcoming notice date of 6th August 2025. This tender is facilitated by HealthTrust Europe LLP under the framework agreed with the NHS trust, demonstrating a collaborative procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that provide diagnostic service solutions, particularly those specialising in radiology and pathology reporting as well as mobile diagnostic imaging. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's suitability criteria. Businesses entering this procurement process can expect to contribute to a wide-ranging public health service, potentially broadening their strategic partnerships and market presence within the UK's healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Diagnostic Services Solutions

Notice Description

Provision of diagnostic service solutions including radiology reporting, pathology reporting, pathology referral testing and mobile diagnostic imaging

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023653-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111000 - Hospital services

85111800 - Pathology services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
Customer Care
Contact Email
customer.care@htepg.com, customercare@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+448458875000, 01268 524900

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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