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Echocardiogram Services (Insourcing)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Dec 2025 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has finalised a contract for Echocardiogram Services (Insourcing), under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award was made without prior competition, utilising the Health Trust Europe Total Workforce Solutions III framework. The contract, active from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026, is valued at £220,000 (excluding VAT) and supports the Quayside Community Diagnostic Centre in Gloucester. The procurement process was managed under the 'award' stage, confirming the appointment of Health Now Limited to provide the necessary cardiology services, classified under CPV 85121231. This contract focuses on addressing additional capacity needs and supporting integrated care delivery within the community, as part of the planned care initiatives.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in cardiology and echocardiography services. Health Now Limited, an SME, exemplifies the type of organisation suited to fulfil such contracts. The potential for additional service requirements beyond the initial 12-month period could open further subcontracting or new competitive tender opportunities. Businesses considering expansion into community health services or diversifying their cardiac care portfolios would find this contract a strategic fit, given its alignment with integrated care board initiatives and the demand for enhanced service capacity.

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Notice Title

Echocardiogram Services (Insourcing)

Notice Description

Cardiology requires additional capacity and clinical staff to provide Echocardiogram services to support CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre) activity, and to clear the backlog. Activity is required as part of the agreement with the ICB (integrated Care Board) to deliver activity within the community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional capacity and clinical staff (echo physiologists) to perform Echocardiology scans to support CDC activity and clear the backlog.
This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition.

The Framework used is Health Trust Europe Total Workforce Solutions III

The Trust has entered into a 12 month contract (17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026). The lifetime value of the contract is PS220,000 (ex VAT).

This is an existing service and Health Now have been used previously.

Procurement Information

Should further additional capacity be required beyond this 12 month contract. The Authority commits to initiating a mini-competition under an approved framework agreement. All eligible suppliers will be invited to submit bids, with evaluation to be undertaken in accordance with the five Provider Selection Regime (PSR) key criteria.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f231
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081220-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Claire Thornton
Contact Email
claire.thornton5@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

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