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Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Oct 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract entitled "Insourcing of Clinical Support Services" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement process, categorised under health services, follows a direct award method without prior publication due to the repetition of existing services. The contract value is £887,631.04 with an end date of 31 March 2026. Conducted as part of a service procurement, it was a direct award given the need for continuity in health services, specifically for additional echocardiography support required at both RVI and Freeman Hospitals in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those offering specialised clinical support services similar to Health Now Limited, the supplier awarded this contract. Companies capable of supplying trained echocardiographers on a flexible, as-needed basis are well-positioned to compete, especially within the framework agreements used by the NHS. This procurement emphasises opportunities for SMEs to engage in contracts where previously established services are required, promoting growth through reliable and high-demand service provision.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services

Notice Description

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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.<br/>Winning Bidder - Healthworks<br/>Value PS887,631.04<br/>End Date 31/03/2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Insourcing of Clinical Support Services - Monthly rolling
Heath Now is to provide an insourcing service to the Trust. The Trust has a requirement for extra echocardiography clinics to meet demand.
Health Now will provide echocardiographers to scan and report in RVI and Freeman Hospitals, as and when required, at PS71 per scan

Procurement Information

Repetition of existing services called off from Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067739-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£887,631 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years 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 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Abby Marron
Contact Email
abby.marron@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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