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Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS

NHS Shared Business Services Limited

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 15:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has initiated a planning process for a future procurement opportunity titled "Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS" within the Hospital Services industry category, focused on the UK region. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement relates to a comprehensive framework agreement expected to be formally announced on 2nd July 2027. The framework aims to support NHS and Social Care organisations through various service lots, including insourcing and outsourcing of clinical services, as well as medical imaging and reporting services. Potential bidders should note that participation requires registration through the SAP Ariba portal with a valid DUNS number. The estimated total value of the contract is GBP 1.5 billion over four years, highlighting the strategic significance and extensive scope of this procurement.

This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in healthcare service provision to expand their operations within the NHS and broader public sector. Ideal candidates will be those proficient in delivering flexible and innovative clinical solutions, either insourcing clinicians into NHS facilities or providing outsourcing services. Companies with capabilities in telemedicine, staffed mobile medical units, and clinical diagnostic imaging will find significant opportunities for collaboration and service delivery. Additionally, organisations committed to sustainability and social value may be particularly well-suited to compete, as these factors will be weighted considerations in the evaluation process. The procurement method is designed to encourage diverse solutions, providing a robust platform for growth through collaborative engagements with NHS SBS and its approved organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intend to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. These organisations, for the purpose being a principal to the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 are identifiable on the list of Approved Organisations and may be added to from time to time. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The potential lotting structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Insourcing of Clinical Services Lot 2 - Outsourcing of Clinical Services Lot 3 - Medical Imaging and Reporting Services We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender.

Lot Information

Insourcing of Clinical Services

To support Approved Organisations in delivering clinical services by supplying on-site clinical staff who work under the Trust's governance, using its facilities and systems, utilising spare, out-of-hours capacity, typically at weekends and evenings to support the reduction of waiting lists. This model helps address capacity gaps, reduce waiting lists, and maintain continuity of care without outsourcing the entire service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and 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 Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

Outsourcing of Clinical Services

To enable Approved Organisations to commission external organisations to deliver clinical care off-site or independently under a defined contractual arrangement. This approach supports capacity expansion, elective recovery, and access to specialist services while transferring operational responsibilities to the provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot is a reintroduction of Outsourced Clinical Services SBS/20/NL/ZPS/9383. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

Medical Imaging and Reporting Services

To provide high-quality, timely, and clinically governed diagnostic imaging and reporting services that support Approved Organisations in delivering accurate diagnostics across a range of modalities. Services can be insourced, outsourced, or facilitated depending on the commissioning needs. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot shall superseed the Reporting Services: Teleradiology SBS10228 Framework Agreement. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070931-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85112200 - Outpatient care services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services

85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services

85121231 - Cardiology services

85121232 - Pulmonary specialists services

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

85121250 - Gastroenterologist and geriatric services

85121252 - Geriatric services

85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

85121282 - Dermatology services

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

85121290 - Paediatric or urologist services

85121291 - Paediatric services

85121292 - Urologist services

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

85131000 - Dental-practice services

85141100 - Services provided by midwives

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85142200 - Homeopathic services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

85146000 - Services provided by blood banks

85148000 - Medical analysis services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

85160000 - Optician services

85170000 - Acupuncture and chiropractor services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 202711 months to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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