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Insourcing of Radiographers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:27

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Insourcing of Radiographers" involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This contract, classified under the health services category, entails providing insourced radiography services to aid in MRI scanning across mobile MRI units operated by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The procurement stage has reached the contract award, confirmed as of 12 January 2026. This initiative is governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, specifically not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. The contract, valued at £436,800, began its 90-day service provision following its signing on 16 December 2025. This award notice confirms Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency Limited as the successful supplier, selected through a Direct Award Process, with services focusing on regions under Cardiff's health jurisdiction.

This procurement opens significant business growth opportunities, specifically for SMEs in the health services sector, looking to expand their service reach within NHS frameworks. The project supports the delivery of MRI scanning services with mobile units, adding value to businesses specializing in radiography services. Given the contract's focus and the buyer being one of Europe's largest NHS organizations employing over 17,000 staff, firms capable of providing high-quality, consistent radiography services are well-placed to compete. This contract facilitates access to substantial health service delivery platforms, supporting diagnostic capacity and reducing patient waiting times across participating Health Boards in Wales, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in radiological diagnostics and related services.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Radiographers

Notice Description

This contract pertains to the insourcing of radiographers to perform MRI scans on patients using mobile MRI units, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract relates to the provision of insourced radiography services to support the delivery of MRI scanning across mobile MRI units owned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB). CAVUHB is one of the largest NHS organisations in Europe, employing approximately 17,000 staff and providing healthcare services to over 472,000 residents across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, in addition to delivering specialist services to the wider South and Mid Wales population. The contract operates under the Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Clinical Board, which comprises seven directorates responsible for delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at local, national, and UK-wide levels. These services form the foundation of most clinical activity across the Health Board. CAVUHB owns and operates two mobile MRI trailers that can be deployed across various Health Boards in Wales. Currently, one trailer is in use at Morriston Hospital and the other at University Hospital Llandough as part of an ongoing agreement. The service, delivered through the Radiology Department, continues to support efforts to reduce patient waiting times. Under this contract, the successful supplier provides qualified radiographers to perform MRI scans on patients using the mobile units, ensuring continuity of service and supporting diagnostic capacity across participating Health Boards in Wales.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29/12/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wale

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002159-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,336,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Charlie Webber
Contact Email
charlie.webber@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY

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