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UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Nov 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at the Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre. This procurement, classified under the 'Nephrology or nervous system specialist services' category, aims to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national standards. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 1:00 PM on 23rd December 2025. The current stage of the procurement process is active and listed as 'tender', inviting suitable providers to participate. The contract will initially cover a 12-month period, with the option to extend for an additional 24 months, ensuring alignment with national healthcare standards and the Trust's priorities.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for providers specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in neurophysiology diagnostics such as EEG and EMG. Businesses that can deliver safe, efficient, and compliant services within this field are encouraged to apply. Such a contract could aid eligible firms in expanding their portfolio and enhancing their reputation within the healthcare sector. Providers must demonstrate compliance with clinical registration requirements and have the capacity to deliver services according to national standards, while supplementing existing in-house capabilities at UHB sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHB Neurophysiology Service at Washwood Heath CDC - PSR Competitive Process

Notice Description

This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The service is intended to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national RTT and diagnostic standards.<br/><br/>University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) needs to expand the capacity of the neurophysiology service to address increasing demand for diagnostic investigations, mitigate service backlogs, and support delivery of timely, high-quality patient care.<br/>A provider of insourcing services will be contracted to provide that capacity and the provider will supplement the existing in-house service, ensuring patients have equitable and prompt access to essential neurophysiological diagnostics including electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).<br/>This procurement seeks an experienced provider capable of delivering safe, compliant, and efficient services on UHB sites, aligned to national standards and Trust priorities.<br/><br/>The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the procurement of an insourced Neurophysiology Diagnostic Service at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC). The service is intended to expand capacity, reduce diagnostic waiting times, and support delivery of national RTT and diagnostic standards.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) needs to expand the capacity of the neurophysiology service to address increasing demand for diagnostic investigations, mitigate service backlogs, and support delivery of timely, high-quality patient care.
A provider of insourcing services will be contracted to provide that capacity and the provider will supplement the existing in-house service, ensuring patients have equitable and prompt access to essential neurophysiological diagnostics including electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).
This procurement seeks an experienced provider capable of delivering safe, compliant, and efficient services on UHB sites, aligned to national standards and Trust priorities.

The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. Additional information: 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 202. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

To access the procurement documents please follow the link below to Atamis. Tender responses must be submitted by 13.00 on 23rd December 2025.

Please refer to the procurement documents for instructions on how to submit bids electronically and the information which should be included within your bid. The procurement documents also set out the award criteria and how these will be assessed (including the relative importance of the key criteria).

Atamis Opportunity Link:

https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000oQwyzIAC&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078189-2025
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

85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 20253 weeks to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Leanne Wingrove
Contact Email
leanne.wingrove@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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