Remote Radiology Reporting on Behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:23

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for remote radiology reporting services was initiated by the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the medical imaging services category, classified within CPV Code 85150000. The procurement process aimed to support the Trust in delivering diagnostic imaging services crucial for patient care in Sunderland, UKC23. The process was in the tender stage with an open procedure method intended to secure contracts for a duration of 1080 days with a potential renewal of 24 months on a 1+1 basis. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24th November 2025, with the award period commencing shortly after. Due to regulatory changes under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, the selection process was abandoned, and no contract was awarded.

This tender provided significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in remote radiology reporting. Companies with the capability to deliver timely and efficient diagnostic reporting, including after-hours and emergency services, would have been well suited to compete. The procurement process's open nature encouraged participation from diverse suppliers within the medical imaging industry, thereby creating potential for business expansion and establishing long-term partnerships with the NHS Foundation Trust. However, the abandonment of this process due to regulatory shifts offers insights into navigating new procurement frameworks critical for businesses aiming to engage with healthcare authorities.

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Notice Title

Remote Radiology Reporting on Behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

Notice Description

Provision of remote radiology reporting on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation (STSFT) Trust delivers a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures which are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of various medical conditions. The authority is seeking a remote radiology reporting service provider to support the Trust in its patient care. The main aim is to ensure timely and efficient provision of diagnostic reporting to meet the Authority's operational requirements, national NHS England turnaround times and support patient care. The requirements will differ dependent on the point in time to include, but are not limited to, in hours and out of hours reporting, routine elective reporting, emergency reporting and second opinions. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Renewal: 24 months on a 1+1 basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039974-2026
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 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
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside, TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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