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Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Echo

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jun 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed an award process for the insourcing of clinical support services, specifically focusing on the provision of echocardiograms. The project involves supplying medical personnel services to support the Trust Waiting List Strategy at Freeman Hospital, located in the UKC22 region. The procurement method employed was limited without prior publication. This decision reflects the trust in Elective Services Ltd, which was awarded the contract on 19th June 2025. The contract, valued at £314,160, aims to deliver 110 echocardiograms per week over 42 weeks, leveraging the SBS Clinical Insourcing Framework.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical personnel services. Elective Services Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was able to secure the contract by demonstrating a competitive pricing strategy and a reliable capacity to meet the Trust's needs. Companies with similar competence, the ability to provide flexible staffing levels, and expertise in healthcare support services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. This procurement process underscores the importance of having experienced staff and the capacity to adapt to client requirements in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Echo

Notice Description

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Echo

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing of clinical support services - Echo. To provide 110 echocardiograms per week, for 42 weeks to support the Trust Waiting List Strategy utilising the SBS Clinical Insourcing Framework.

Procurement Information

Elective Services provide consistently high volumes from experienced staff, and have been very reliable. Other suppliers we have used provide their own preference of availability which often doesn't cover the Trust's requirements. Elective Services offer availability on a daily basis and weekends. They are also more able to respond quickly to the Trust's needs, whether that is increasing or decreasing the number of staff/scans as necessary, as they have a large pool of physiologists. <br/>Comparison of providers on the SBS framework, shows that Elective Services are one of the lowest priced providers for the service required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034061-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£314,160 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 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
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gillian Wood
Contact Email
gillian.wood4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTIVE SERVICES

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