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QSI Agreement Scheme

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement process titled "QSI Agreement Scheme" aimed at enhancing imaging quality. The contract, categorised under services, was awarded to Imaging Quality Improvement Ltd, a large supplier based in London. The procurement was completed without competition, as it was below the threshold, and is part of the public authority’s initiatives in the central government sector. The project, which revolves around the delivery of the Quality Standard for Imaging Hub and Quality Mark, spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a gross contract value of £15,409.92. This process is now in the contract award stage, with all procurement activities documented and closed as of 5th February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in subscription services within the imagery and radiology sector. While proactively contributing to the quality assurance in imaging, companies with expertise in implementing and managing quality standards, especially within the healthcare domain, stand to benefit. Being part of this initiative not only enhances credibility but also opens avenues for future collaborations with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and similar public authorities. Such contracts are well-suited for large enterprises that are seeking to expand into quality improvement schemes in the healthcare industry across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QSI Agreement Scheme

Notice Description

Imaging Quality Improvement Ltd, a trading subsidiary of The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the College of Radiographers (CoR) operating for the purposes of delivery of the Quality Standard for Imaging (QSI) Hub and Quality Mark.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064921
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,841 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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