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iRefer Radiology guidelines access

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Aug 2025 at 13:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Jul 2025 at 13:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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30 Jun 2025 at 08:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "iRefer Radiology guidelines access" was managed by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast. With a contract ID of DAC20152, this direct award procedure falls under the service category and pertains to IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender process is now complete with the award issued on 25th July 2025. The contract is active, started on the same date, and will run for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension, reaching up to £40,000 in value. This procurement ensures continued access to the latest iRefer Radiology guidelines provided by The Royal College of Radiologists and affects regions within the UK, including Northern Ireland.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in IT services and healthcare support. The direct award approach indicates a specialised need that required a unique solution only available from The Royal College of Radiologists, due to ownership of intellectual property rights. Businesses with a focus on healthcare technology and existing relationships in the UK healthcare sector might find similar tenders advantageous, especially if they can provide niche software solutions or consultancy services that incorporate evidence-based clinical guidelines and decision-making tools. This contract also exemplifies steady demand in the healthcare industry for IT solutions integrated with clinical expertise, opening avenues for future collaborations and innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

iRefer Radiology guidelines access

Notice Description

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) have produced guidelines to help GPs, Radiographers, Clinicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate imaging investigation(s) or intervention for patients for a wide range of clinical problems. They provide practical guidance based on the best available evidence together with expert opinion where evidence is lacking or conflicting. The guidance provided within iRefer ensures patients have timely and accurate diagnoses through informed decision making about the requesting of imaging and interventional services. The seventh edition of iRefer58 making the best use of clinical radiology was made available through licensing arrangements via e-Learning for Healthcare on the N3 network to all NHS professionals working in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The seventh edition of iRefer is no longer available via this route. The eighth edition was launched in May 27. Access via HSCNI has been available since July 28 and now requires renewal. This would be for a period of one year, with potential 1 year extension up to a contract value of PS40,000

Procurement Information

They provide practical guidance based on the best available evidence together with expert opinion where evidence is lacking or conflicting. The guidance provided within iRefer ensures patients have timely and accurate diagnoses through informed decision making about the requesting of imaging and interventional services.The seventh edition of iRefer58 making the best use of clinical radiology was made available through licensing arrangements via e-Learning for Healthcare on the N3 network to all NHS professionals working in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The seventh edition of iRefer is no longer available via this route. The eighth edition was launched in May 27. Access via HSCNI has been available since July 28 and now requires renewal. The Royal College of Radiologists own the intellectual property rights of i-refer. No other suppliers are able to provide this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048027-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGISTS

Further Information

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