Award

Echocardiology Insourcing

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 11:36

TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2025 at 12:09

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Echocardiology Insourcing contract, managed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has reached the award update stage as of 14th January 2026. The procurement revolves around cardiology services, located in the UK, specifically within the NHS workforce framework. Originally a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract, the process involved a contract modification, with Globe Locums Limited being the active supplier. The contract period extends from 6th January to 31st March 2026, making this a short-term procurement aimed at addressing specific needs within the allocated time frame and budget of £206,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in insourcing solutions for NHS Trusts. SMEs, like Globe Locums Limited, who can efficiently manage short-term contracts with specialised services in cardiology, will find this procurement beneficial for growth. As an active participant, aligning with organisations like the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can enhance business visibility and credibility, facilitating access to further opportunities within the public health sector. This aligns well with companies aiming to expand their expertise in niche healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Echocardiology Insourcing

Notice Description

Insourcing of echocardiography services

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an extension to a PSR awarded contract under NHS Workforce Alliance framework

Procurement Information

his 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. 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-054669
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003042-2026
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

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corp.proc@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBE LOCUMS

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