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Ultrasound Insourcing Service

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has culminated in the award of a contract for an Ultrasound Insourcing Service. This falls within the industry category of medical hospital services and takes place in the UK, specifically Prescot. The process was governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a direct award procedure using a framework agreement without prior competition. The contract, valued at approximately £86,320, runs from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026 and includes options for a 12-month extension. The procurement stage has moved to 'Award', as indicated by the date of the award notice on 12th December 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services insourcing, particularly those capable of supporting additional ultrasound clinics. As the contract involves enhancing ultrasound scanning and reporting capacity across Trust sites, companies with expertise in efficient medical service delivery would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as those with experience in providing medical services, are particularly suited to benefit from this growth opportunity. Moreover, businesses that have adapted to deliver services without the need for competition might find this approach conducive to expanding their operations within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Ultrasound Insourcing Service

Notice Description

Support with additional ultrasound clinics to increase ultrasound scanning and reporting capacity and maintain the non-obstetric ultrasound service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support with additional Ultrasound capacity during the week and at the weekends to deliver NOUS capacity across Trust sites. This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. The contract is for 12 months from 01/12/2025 to 30/11/2026, the contract value is an estimate and subject to Trust requirements. This is a new provider providing an existing service.

Options: 12 month extension option

Procurement Information

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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f49d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082371-2025
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

85111200 - Medical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,320 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20255 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUR MEDICAL SERVICES

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