Notice Information
Notice Title
Outsourced Complex CBCT Reporting YSTH
Notice Description
PSR Most Suitable Provider process for the provision of Outsourced Complex CBCT Reporting YSTH
Lot Information
Lot 1
This is a notice of the Trust's intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Most Suitable Provider process for the provision of Outsourced Complex Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Radiographic Reporting.
The Head and Neck Department at York Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified, accredited, experienced and CQC registered Provider to provide external reporting services with expertise in head and neck radiology, in particular CBCT imaging. The Provider is to supply specialist radiographic interpretation and reporting of complex CBCT scans used primarily in maxillofacial, dental, and ENT diagnostic contexts.
Scope of Work
The provider will:
* Receive digital CBCT scan data securely via an approved PACS-compatible platform or cloud-based transfer.
* Interpret and report on complex cases involving craniofacial structures, TMJ assessment, sinus pathology, and other relevant anatomical regions.
* Deliver formal radiology reports signed off by a qualified radiologist with demonstrable experience in CBCT reporting.
* Flag urgent or unexpected findings as per pre-agreed escalation protocols.
Inclusions
* Interpretation of CBCT images (dental and ENT-focused).
* Report delivery in a standardised format compatible with the organisation's EPR.
* Peer review or quality assurance of a defined sample of reports.
* Direct liaison with the referring clinician, where necessary, for clarification.
Exclusions
* Routine or non-complex CBCT reporting.
* Interpretation of non-CBCT radiographs.
* Image acquisition (this remains the responsibility of the commissioning organisation).
Quality Standards
The service provider must:
* Be CQC Registered for the required services
* Ensure reports are delivered by radiologists with appropriate GMC/NMC/GDC registration and fellowship of relevant professional bodies.
* Adhere to RCR, SEDENTEXCT, and FGDP/CGDent guidelines for CBCT reporting.
* Participate in ongoing audit and quality improvement.
* Ensure all personnel have up-to-date training in data protection and clinical governance.
Performance Metrics & KPIs:
- Report turnaround time >= 90% within 3 working days
- Urgent report turnaround <= 24 hours
- Reporting accuracy >= 95% on peer-reviewed sample
- Clinician satisfaction >= 90% positive feedback
Volume and Activity Assumptions:
Expected annual volume: 20-40 scans per year
Service will be reviewed quarterly based on activity trends and clinical feedback.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-054e75
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067753-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
85 - Health and social work services
-
- CPV Codes
85121200 - Medical specialist services
85148000 - Medical analysis services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £9,600 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £9,600 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Contact Name
- Neil Dodds
- Contact Email
- neil.dodds1@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- +44 1723236139
Buyer Location
- Locality
- YORK
- Postcode
- YO31 8HE
- Post Town
- York
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLE2 North Yorkshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLE21 York
- Delivery Location
- TLE21 York
-
- Local Authority
- York
- Electoral Ward
- Guildhall
- Westminster Constituency
- York Central
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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