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Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has formally awarded a contract for the outsourcing of CT services to the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This procurement process, governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 15th October 2025. The contract, valued at £823,200, is set to run for 360 days, with services commencing in Q3 2025/2026 and concluding in Q3 2026/2027. The procurement falls under the service category of medical imaging services, specifically targeting the demand-capacity deficit within the radiology department of the health board. The contract was awarded to St Joseph's Independent Hospital Limited, located in Newport.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and medical imaging sector, particularly those specialising in CT and diagnostic services. Companies that can provide comprehensive radiology solutions are well-suited to leverage the growth prospects offered by this procurement. As the contract focuses on outsourcing critical imaging services, it enables businesses to expand their clientele by delivering high-quality medical imaging and reporting services. Given its regional focus on Cardiff and the strategic goal of reducing waiting lists and addressing backlogs, providers offering efficient and high-capacity solutions are likely to find lucrative opportunities by participating in such procurement exercises.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Notice Description

Radiology services within CVUHB is currently operating with a demand capacity deficit in multiple areas, one of these areas is identified as the CT imaging service. A procurement exercise was conducted under the NHS Wales Framework Agreement for the Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. The specific requirement was for the outsourcing of CT imaging services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) in addressing the significant demand-capacity deficit within its Radiology department.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 02/10/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a05a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067320-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,519,180 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL

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