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Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 May 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services." This procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on radiation protection services. The procurement method utilised was direct, notably below the threshold without competition, and it is related to central government public authority. The contract was awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and commenced from 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being fully active as of 28th May 2025. Key locations involved are Taunton in the South West and Birmingham, highlighting a geographical spread within the United Kingdom.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for organisations specialising in medical physics and radiation protection services. Large-scale enterprises that can deliver bespoke solutions tailored to the healthcare sector will find this contract beneficial for business expansion. The involvement of prominent NHS trusts as buyer and supplier implies a high level of service requirement and potential for establishing a relationship for future projects. As the contract does not involve competition, it presents a unique opportunity for businesses already aligned with the needs of the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to foster growth and improve their standing within the healthcare service provision market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services

Notice Description

Service Level Agreement for the Provision of Radiation Protection and Medical Physics Services Provided by RRPPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05278b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027968-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,342 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Hollie Caddy
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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