Tender

Teleradiology Reporting Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 22:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in the tender stage of a public procurement process seeking suppliers for Teleradiology Reporting Services, vital for maintaining the quality and efficiency of medical imaging services. The tender, classified under medical imaging services, is valued at £17 million and follows an open procurement method. The contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, focusing on services within the health sector, specifically at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in the UKK1 region. Key deadlines include the tender period end date and bid opening scheduled for 7th November 2025. The procurement process emphasises aspects such as quality, innovation, value, service integration, and social value, indicating a robust competitive environment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging and related healthcare services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive diagnostic reporting services across various modalities, such as CT, MRI, and digital radiography, are especially well-positioned to compete. With specific sub-specialties, including Neuroradiology and Oncology, the contract presents prospects for firms with expertise in these areas to showcase their ability to meet evolving clinical needs. Moreover, businesses proficient in leveraging innovations and adhering to industry best practices have the potential to enhance their growth while contributing meaningfully to healthcare efficiency and patient care outcomes in the region.

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Notice Title

Teleradiology Reporting Services

Notice Description

The Radiology Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHFT) provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures. A core element of this service is the delivery of accurate and timely diagnostic reports for acute and elective patients, which is essential to enable precise diagnosis and effective treatment planning across a wide spectrum of medical conditions.<br/><br/>Since May 2015, GHFT has utilised external reporting provision to supplement in-house capacity and ensure reporting times are maintained within nationally recognised standards. This outsourcing support has been critical in reducing delays in patient care, improving efficiency within elective reporting, and supporting the Authority in managing sustained increases in demand in a safe and sustainable way.<br/><br/>The following services, modalities, and sub-specialty reporting areas are included within the scope of this contract:<br/>* Modalities. The current range of image reporting required under this specification includes, but is not limited to:<br/> - Plain Radiography (Computed Radiography (CR)/ Digital Radiography (DR))<br/> - Computed Tomography (CT)<br/> - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)<br/>* Sub-specialty Reporting. Include, but are not limited to:<br/> - Neuroradiology<br/> - Paediatric Radiology (including Paediatric Neuroradiology)<br/> - Oncology/Cancer reporting, including RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumours) assessments (e.g. lung, breast, prostate, brain)<br/> - Musculoskeletal Imaging<br/> - Cardiac Imaging<br/> - CT Colonography (CTC)<br/> - Vascular Imaging<br/>* Service Development. Suppliers MUST provide reporting services in line with evolving clinical requirements. Where new reporting areas are established, or existing practices are enhanced, services delivered MUST align with recognised industry best practice, relevant regulatory frameworks, and applicable legislative requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
PSR Key Criteria to be applied under the PSR Competitive Process
* Quality and Innovation = 20%
* Value = 45%
* Integration, collaboration and service sustainability = 15%
* Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice = 5%
* Social Value = 15%

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a76d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061957-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Daniel Kirkbride
Contact Email
dan.kirkbride@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7766457290

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

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