Tender

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

SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust involves the contracting of remote radiology reporting services. This tender is currently active in the tender stage and the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure. The key industry category is medical imaging services under the CPV classification 85150000. The services are intended to support the NHS Foundation Trust in both routine and emergency diagnostic reporting. The procurement is subject to the Provider Selection Regime Regulation 2023, rather than the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically by 24th November 2025, with contract awards starting the same day. The delivery locations are specified within the UK regions UKC22 and UKC23. The initial contract period is 1080 days, with potential for renewal under a 24-month extension (1+1 basis).

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies well-versed in the provision of medical imaging and diagnostic support services. Businesses capable of delivering both in-hours and out-of-hours diagnostic reporting will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies that can provide rapid and efficient service to meet NHS turnaround times will find this tender an excellent prospect for growth in the healthcare services sector. The open procurement method suggests a competitive process aimed at attracting high-quality suppliers, thus providing a platform for showcasing industry-leading practices and innovation.

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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/072088-2025
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

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
7 Nov 20253 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
Not specified
Contact Email
thando.ngwenya@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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