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WPL05328 - Outsourced Radiology Reporting

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 12:14

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 13:31

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, located at Tremona Road, Southampton, revolves around the outsourcing of Radiology Reporting Services, encompassing routine, elective, and emergency medical imaging. The industry category for this contract is medical imaging services. As of the most recent update on 3rd March 2026, the tender stage involves amendments concerning the standstill period, allowing representations from providers party to the framework agreement until midnight on 31st March 2026. The contract, identified as WPL05328, operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and excludes the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement method is limited, involving an award procedure without prior publication due to its classification outside the scope of the directive. The procurement covers several service lots with the intention to award framework agreements beginning on 1st April 2026, with the potential for extensions up to five 12-month periods, indicating a structured opportunity for sustained service provision.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those equipped to deliver outsourced radiology reporting services through teleradiology. With considerable financial implications, including an overall contract value of approximately £8,719,873, it offers growth potential for large-scale suppliers such as Medica Reporting Limited and DMC Imaging Limited, already involved in active award contracts. The successful tender will have met key technical and commercial criteria revised under the Provider Selection Regime, making it suitable for providers who can adequately address both quality and cost aspects. This initiative signals lucrative chances for proficient radiology service providers aiming to expand their market presence in the health services sector, aligning with the meticulous criteria set out by the awarding authority.

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Notice Title

WPL05328 - Outsourced Radiology Reporting

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of outsourced Radiology Reporting Services (Teleradiology). Routine/elective and emergency.

Lot Information

OOHs & Urgent

Out of Hours and Urgent radiology reporting services. This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process. Approximate lifetime contract value PS6,886,408 (Lot 1). This is an existing Service. This is a new provider. Contract Start Date 01/04/2026. 3 year contract plus 5 x 12month extension options.

Options: 5x12month extension options

Up to 72 hours

Up to 72 hours radiology reporting services. This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process. Approximate lifetime contract value PS5,906,937 (Lot 2). This is an existing Service. This is a new provider. Contract Start Date 01/04/2026. 3 year contract plus 5 x 12month extension options.

Options: 5 x 12month extension options.

Routine & Subspecialist Reporting up to 96 hours

Routine & Subspecialist Reporting up to 96 hours. This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement under the competitive process. Approximate lifetime contract value PS1,833,465 (Lot 3). This is an existing Service. This is a new provider. Contract Start Date 01/04/2026. 3 year contract plus 5 x 12month extension options.

Options: 5 x 12month extension options.

Procurement Information

Award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06536e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,626,810 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DMC IMAGING

MEDICA REPORTING

Further Information

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