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Insourcing of Radiology Doctors

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

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03 Jul 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process for insourcing radiology doctors under the tender titled "Insourcing of Radiology Doctors". This project, classified under the health services industry, aims to improve the Swansea Bay University Health Board's capabilities in Breast Radiology – Symptomatic Service, particularly to meet Ministerial Targets for reducing waiting list times. The procurement method was direct award due to extreme urgency, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition. Friends Medical Service Limited, the supplier, was awarded the contract valued at £129,600, effective from June 2025, with services to be delivered in Neath Port Talbot Hospital or Singleton Hospital.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those with expertise in providing radiology support. The focus on addressing urgent healthcare needs within the NHS framework ensures potential engagement for companies looking to expand in public health sector contracts. While the direct award process may limit immediate competition, it highlights the demand for rapid service delivery from capable service providers, potentially paving the way for future similar opportunities in urgent or specialised healthcare service sectors.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Radiology Doctors

Notice Description

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) requires an insourced provision within the speciality of Breast Radiology - Symptomatic Service. The aim of this contract focuses upon ensuring SBUHB achieve Ministerial Targets to support reduction in waiting list initiatives (WLI). Associated with long waiting patients.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) will enter into a contract with Friends Medical Service Limited via direct award under the Countess of Chester On-site Surgical and Medical Capacity Solutions Framework,Ref - F/044/OSMCS/21/IB. Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) has been unable to secure agency locum support via Medacs, SBU's Managed service provider, also compounded by a national shortage for consultant radiologists. Without access to an insourced solution, Swansea Bay University Health Board are currently at risk of under delivery of activity, which will have significant delays to patient pathway - Health Board RTT & SCP Performance without additional support. Expected service start date will be immediately in June 2025.

Procurement Information

This is a temporary insourced solution intended to assist in the reduction of waiting list initiatives - WLI. A recruitment process is underway

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05583b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037078-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
Paul Buckingham
Contact Email
paul.buckingham@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
TLL18 Swansea

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIENDS MEDICAL SERVICE

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