Tender

Provision of Echocardiography Insourcing Services

BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process titled "Provision of Echocardiography Insourcing Services," under the tag of medical imaging services. This tender is organised as an open competition below the threshold, with critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 17th December 2025 and submission deadline on 24th December 2025, at 12:00 PM GMT. The awarded contract is planned to commence on 1st February 2026 and potentially extend until 31st July 2026. Located in Blackpool, Lancashire, this procurement falls under the domain of healthcare support services. Interested parties must participate through the Health Commercial System, ATAMIS, as detailed in the submission requirements.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging and healthcare insourcing services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with a capability in providing technical and cost-effective healthcare solutions. The evaluation criteria focus prominently on quality, with a 70% emphasis on technical aspects, and 30% on cost, offering a lucrative chance for businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery. Moreover, there is potential for contract renewal, providing ongoing business and expansion opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Echocardiography Insourcing Services

Notice Description

The contract will be awarded under Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare (including Clinical Insourcing) RM6276, following a mini competition process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f337
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081702-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Beata Dzivulske
Contact Email
beata.dzivulske@elht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8NR
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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