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Echocardiographer Support

THE ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST

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28 Aug 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, titled "Echocardiographer Support," falls under the services category within the hospital services industry. The contracting authority is located in Wolverhampton, UK, specifically at New Cross Hospital. This procurement has reached the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 7th August 2025. The process was completed via a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, to address internal pressures and reduce diagnostic waiting times in the Echo service. The awarded supplier is ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED, based in London.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical hospital services, particularly those offering innovative solutions to meet healthcare demands efficiently. Companies that can provide insourcing support for medical diagnostics may find it beneficial to compete in similar future procurements, especially businesses equipped to work within the NHS framework and capable of adhering to strict healthcare regulations and timelines. Leveraging such contracts can lead to further opportunities in the healthcare sector, enhancing a business's reputation and portfolio with successful NHS collaborations.

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Notice Title

Echocardiographer Support

Notice Description

Insourcing support for diagnostic waiting times within Echo service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing support for diagnostic waiting times within Echo service

Procurement Information

To reduce waiting times, internal pressures delaying impatient discharge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058f88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052073-2025
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

85111000 - Hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 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 ROYAL WOLVERHAMPTON NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Emma Viola
Contact Email
emma.viola@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1902695477

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 0PQ
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Heath Town
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS OPERATIONS

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