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Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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24 Jul 2025 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST has concluded the procurement process for the "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services" in the health services industry category. The contract, awarded to Atlas Diagnostics Ltd, commenced on 18 July 2025 and is scheduled to run until 31 March 2027, with a 12-month extension option available until 31 March 2028. This procurement, initiated under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The service will cover radiology reporting, including plain film, CT/MR, and nuclear medicine reports, utilising secure digital platforms to ensure efficient and quality service delivery within the UKD region.

Businesses in the medical imaging and clinical support services sectors can find substantial growth opportunities with this type of tender. Although competition was limited, companies with expertise in radiology reporting and a strong track record of rapid and accurate imaging interpretation could benefit from similar future procurements. The framework agreement ensures high-quality standards, which favours businesses equipped with cutting-edge technology and skilled radiologists. Small and medium enterprises like Atlas Diagnostics Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for SMEs to thrive in public sector healthcare services engagements through specialised service offerings.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

Notice Description

Radiology Reporting Service Overview Our Radiology Reporting provider provides expert interpretation across a range of imaging modalities to support timely and accurate clinical decision-making. The service includes: Plain Film Reporting: Routine and urgent analysis of X-ray images, covering musculoskeletal, chest, abdominal, and trauma cases. CT/MR Reporting: Advanced cross-sectional imaging interpretation for neurological, oncological, cardiovascular, and emergency diagnostics. Nuclear Medicine: Specialist reporting of functional imaging studies, including PET and SPECT scans, to assess organ function, detect disease, and monitor treatment response. All reports are delivered by qualified radiologists using secure digital platforms, ensuring consistency, quality, and rapid turnaround times.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Radiology Reporting Service This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. contract period is from 18/07/2025 - 31/03/2027 with a 12 extension option to 31/03/2028 This is an extension of an existing service with the current provider Additional information: Quality criterion - Name: Criteria as described in the framework agreement / Weighting: 100 Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0

Options: 1 x 12 month extension option

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Contract award date was 18/07/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056534
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042641-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Michael Carr
Contact Email
michael.carr@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLAS DIAGNOSTICS

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