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Echocardiography Clinical Insourcing

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for "Echocardiography Clinical Insourcing" services, focusing on cardiology or pulmonary specialist services. The contract, identified as C374330, primarily aimed at the clinical insourcing of echocardiographers, is situated at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle Upon Tyne (region UKC22). Following a limited procurement method, the award was granted to CAREPARTNERS GROUP LIMITED. This contract did not undergo a prior call for competition, as it was part of an ongoing provision. The agreement was formalised with a contract valued at £120,000, signed on 1st July 2025, and currently holds an active status.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs specialising in medical staffing solutions, as shown by the participation and winning of CAREPARTNERS GROUP LIMITED, an SME based in London. The procurement process underscores the need for experienced cardiology professionals, making it an excellent venture for businesses in the healthcare services industry looking to extend their services within the NHS framework. The emphasis on local and ongoing service provision within the area suggests opportunities for companies able to offer reliable, long-term staffing solutions.

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Notice Title

Echocardiography Clinical Insourcing

Notice Description

Clinical Insourcing of Echocardiographers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of staff (Cardiac Physiologists), to provide both invasive & non invasive procedures within Cardiology. Continuation of current provision.

Procurement Information

This is continuation of an existing service. Carepartners have provided a very experienced and reliable member of staff consistently 4 days per week for several years. They offer a competitive rate compared to other companies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037676-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202510 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CAREPARTNERS GROUP

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