Planning

Radiology Insourcing

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Radiology Insourcing." This contract has a primary focus on hospital services and covers the Essex and Suffolk regions. As part of its ongoing commitment to enhance operational capabilities, the contract is set for a value of £2,204,972. The procurement process adheres to the regulations outlined in The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The planned procurement approach includes a direct award, with the future notice date set for 8th September 2025. The initiative is driven by the expanding requirement to manage MRI and ultrasound services effectively until local projects become operational.

This procurement opportunity offers considerable growth prospects for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in imaging and radiological support. Organisations equipped to provide insourced imaging scanning services can benefit from collaboration with the NHS Trust to address increasing demands and operational challenges. Firms that maintain compliance with national health service targets and demonstrate flexibility in responding to evolving clinical needs will find the tender particularly relevant. This opportunity is well-suited for companies looking to expand their footprint in regional healthcare service provision within the UK.

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Notice Title

Radiology Insourcing

Notice Description

Insourced imaging scanning services

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSR Direct Award. Additional information: This CCN is made in accordance with the legislation detailed in The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. A modification under Reg 13 of the PSR can be made where the full criteria has been met (please seek clarity on the criteria with the Commissioning Team).
This includes the requirement that: -
1) the modification does not render the contract or framework agreement materially different in character, and
2) the cumulative change in the lifetime value of the contract or framework agreement since it was entered into or concluded is--
- below PS500,000; or
- less than 25% of the lifetime value of the original contract or framework agreement when it was entered into or concluded.
In the event that the modification exceeds the PSR criteria, a Transparency Notice will be published by the Procurement team within 30 days of modification award.
The

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054679-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,204,972 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Commissioning Team
Contact Email
commissioning@esneft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

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