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LTH - MRI Insourced Staffing

LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Nov 2025 at 15:28

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 10:19

Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process titled "LTH - MRI Insourced Staffing" to support MRI service delivery. The process, initiated by a public authority of central government, has progressed from the tender stage to the active award of contracts, dated 12th November 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and focused on securing medical imaging services within the UK, specifically in Lancashire. The contract, valued at £3,620,000, was awarded to Atlas Diagnostics Limited, with the service period commencing on 1st October 2025 and extending up to 30th September 2028, with potential renewals until 2030. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically under CPV classification 85150000 for medical imaging services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the tender criteria. With fourteen bids received and a focus on service quality and sustainable delivery, this contract supports business growth for providers equipped to deliver high-quality services within the defined scope. Suppliers interested in such opportunities must demonstrate technical and economic capacity, including financial stability and the ability to meet contractual obligations. For businesses aiming to expand within the healthcare sector, particularly in service provision to NHS entities, this contract outlines a pathway to establish or enhance presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

LTH - MRI Insourced Staffing

Notice Description

Provision of Insourced Staffing Services to Support delivery of MRI services at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded via PSR Competitive Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend in two separate one year periods to a Maximum Extension End Date of 30/09/2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073265-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,620,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,620,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Joe Tomlinson
Contact Email
joe.tomlinson2@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8JB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Greyfriars
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLAS DIAGNOSTICS

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