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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 15:05

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is facilitating a procurement process for "Insourced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services YSTH," targeting the medical imaging services category. This open procedure spans multiple sites within the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in the region UKE. The procurement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, employing a Competitive Procedure. Key dates include the contract period from 13 July 2026 to 31 March 2027, with potential extensions totalling £2,500,000. The contract includes services such as ultrasound scans performed by sonographers, supported by administrative staff to ensure operational efficiency, with sessions anticipated across weekdays, and possibly weekends. The standstill period activates with this notice, inviting representations until midnight on 17 June 2026, effectively marking the procurement under evaluation rather than finalised.

This procurement offers significant business growth avenues, particularly for companies specialising in medical imaging and healthcare services. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive sonography services, backed by efficient administrative capabilities, stand well-suited for consideration. The contract's initial and extended value potential presents a lucrative opportunity for service providers aiming to expand their footprint in healthcare partnerships. The competitive open procedure promotes a transparent and accessible bidding platform, encouraging participation from small and medium-sized enterprises keen on enhancing regional healthcare service delivery. Furthermore, the option for service extension to other trusts amplifies prospective business reach, thus fostering sustainable growth for successful bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Insourced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services YSTH

Notice Description

PSR Competitive Process for the provision of Insourced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services.<br/><br/>The contract is for Sonographers to perform diagnostic-quality non-obstetric ultrasound scans, and Support Staff to assist with patient preparation, administrative tasks, and workflow efficiency.<br/><br/>CPV code: 85150000-5 medical imaging services.<br/><br/>The service may also be extended to other Trusts in the ICB (Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust) as circumstances may require.<br/><br/>Initially the requirement will be for sessions Monday to Friday, but weekend sessions may also be required.<br/><br/>Intended contract will be for an initial period of 13/07/2026 to 31/03/2027 with the option to extend for 2 additional periods of 6 months each.<br/><br/>Estimated total contract value is PS1,000,000 for the initial 9 month term and up to PS2,500,000 if the full extension options are exercised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Competitive Process to Alliance Health Group (Alliance Surgical PLC) whose registered office is at 11th Floor, 54 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8PE - the successful bidder.

The contract is for the Provision of Insourced Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services
CPV code: 85150000-5 Medical Imaging Services

The contract is for the period from 13/07/2026 to 31/03/2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 x 6 months. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is PS1,000,000 for the initial 9 months and up to PS2,500,000 if the full extension option is exercised.

This notice initiates the standstill period which ends at midnight Wednesday 17th June 2026.

Written representation should be sent to neil.dodds1@nhs.net at the Relevant Authority.

Options: Option to extend the contract for 2 additional period of 6 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06092f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053490-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE HEALTH GROUP

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