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Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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11 Dec 2025 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the provision of insourced echocardiography services. The procurement falls within the industry category of cardiology services and is identified under CPV code 85121231. This contract was awarded through a competitive process based on a framework agreement, specifically the SBS Framework 10203 for the insourcing of clinical support services. The award was finalised on 10 December 2025, with the services scheduled to begin on 1 January 2026 and run until 31 December 2027, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The estimated contract value stands at £1,073,904. The location for the service delivery is the region UKK23, which includes Somerset.

This contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare support services, particularly those with capabilities in cardiology imaging and analysis. The procurement method was limited, meaning the project was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, likely to those previously identified within the framework. The focus on utilising existing Somerset Foundation Trusts' equipment and support systems provides an excellent opportunity for businesses experienced in working with NHS frameworks or those looking to expand in this niche market of healthcare insourcing opportunities. Companies such as ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care, which was awarded the contract, are ideally suited for this type of project, demonstrating the potential for growth and development in the healthcare sector through strategic partnerships and expert knowledge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services

Notice Description

Provision of onsite services for echocardiography clinics, utilising Somerset Foundation Trusts' equipment, reporting system, and support services (administration and referral). Services to include image acquisition, image reporting and audit of services. The Authority may also require Ambulatory (Tape) Analysis and Cardiac Rhythm Platform Monitoring during the contract term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services. Additional information: Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process based on a framework agreement.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS107,3904.00

This is a new service with a new provider.

The contract dates are 01/01/2026-31/12/2027 with the option to extend by up to 12 months.

There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.

Options: 24 month contract with the option to extend by up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082164-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85121231 - Cardiology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care

Further Information

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