Planning

Provision of Ultrasound Sonographers

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 11:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 11:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 07:29

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

02 Jun 2025 at 07:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement for the "Provision of Ultrasound Sonographers" to deliver medical imaging services to its patients. This tender falls within the services category and is valued at £2,400,000 gross. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates indicating a future notice expected by 10 June 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 1 August 2026, running through to 31 July 2028. Located in Trafford, United Kingdom, the Trust serves as a central government public authority. This opportunity is outlined in a planned procurement notice published on 16 June 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in medical imaging services. Firms capable of providing experienced sonographers could benefit significantly from this lucrative contract. Given the contract's substantial value and the potential for renewal, businesses with a strong track record in healthcare staffing or medical imaging equipment and services stand to gain. The planned start date offers ample time for interested parties to prepare competitive bids, making it an attractive prospect for both national and regional service providers positioned to support NHS operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ultrasound Sonographers

Notice Description

Sonographers to perform Ultrasound duties on MFT Patients

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052340
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032566-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stacey.shaw2@mft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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