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Provision of Radiology Services

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the Provision of Radiology Services, initiated by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT), has recently reached its award stage. The procurement falls under the services category within the health and social work industry (CPV code 85000000), and the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, in line with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations. The contract, valued at approximately £17,118.30, was officially awarded on 1 April 2025 to Mersey West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for a duration of 12 months. No conflicts of interest were identified, and all processes adhered to Trust policy, ensuring transparency in the award procedure. The services will be delivered in the UKD7 region, comprising Liverpool and Southport.

This contract presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large healthcare providers capable of delivering specialised radiology services in collaboration with existing NHS Trusts. The direct award process highlights an absence of viable alternatives, suggesting the strength and established presence of the awarded supplier in the sector. Companies experienced in the delivery of health services, with a robust capability in radiology, would find relevance in such procurements. Furthermore, businesses looking to establish relationships with public health organisations could take note of the procurement methods, understanding the strategic collaborations possible within the Provider Selection Regime frameworks.

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Notice Title

Provision of Radiology Services

Notice Description

Provision of Radiology Services for patients and service users of MCFT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to Mersey West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) for the provision of radiology services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS17,118.30 MCFT is currently in contract with MWL for these services. The contract commenced 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process A where there is an existing provider for the services and there is no realistic alternative to the current provider. The Senior Leadership Team of Community Division has made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 Senior Leadership Team of Community, Mental Health and Secure Divisions have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05494a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032605-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,118 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Kelly
Contact Email
lynne.kelly@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514730303

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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