Planning

Outsourced nuclear medicine scans

QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is centred around the planned tender for "Outsourced nuclear medicine scans," falling under the health services industry category. This initiative involves the selection of a provider via the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), intending to contract with an existing supplier through a Direct Award Process. Located in the UKJ2 region, the procurement currently stands at the planning stage as of 7th January 2026. Interested parties should note the standstill period culminates on 19th January 2026, by when any representations must be submitted. The contract value is estimated at £52,500 over 36 months.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing hospital services such as nuclear medicine scans. Companies like KIMS Hospital, which benefit from strategic location advantages and a proven track record of service quality, may find this contract particularly aligned with their strengths. The emphasis on quality, social value, and integration provides opportunities for businesses that utilise local workforces and contribute to reducing healthcare inequalities. As such, this invitation aligns with organisations striving to enhance service access and sustainability in healthcare delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced nuclear medicine scans

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The provision of nuclear medicine scans - particularly in relation to SLNB scan

Lot Information

Lot 1

Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C

1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19th January 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR


2.The contract title and reference.

Title: Outsourced nuclear medicine scans

3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.

KIMS Hospital
Newnham Ct Way, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5FT

4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code

Description - Health services
CPV Code - 85111000-0 - Hospital Services

5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.

PS52,500 (36 months)


6.Details of the award decision-makers.

Key Individual - Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Radiology Services Manager


7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.

Key Criteria:
1. Quality and Innovation - Kims Hospital is in a convenient location for Kent ICB patients and has a track record of providing service to a good quality. Queen Victoria Hospital has limited local options and uses other facilities for nuclear medicine
2. Value - They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation.
3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The procurement of this contract aims to secure the continuity of service.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Kims Hospital offers Queen Victoria Hospital an existing established option patients.
5. Social Value - The Provider uses local workforce to add to their social value to provide support to reducing waiting lists

8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.


None declared

9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.

None

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06010c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001093-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
charles.kirabo
Contact Email
charles.kirabo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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