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STH-SP0058 - Provision of MRI and Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, titled "STH-SP0058 - Provision of MRI and Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services", is initiated by the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The procurement falls within the health services industry category, specifically covering medical imaging services. Scheduled to begin on 1 April 2026, the contract will run until 31 March 2027 at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. This stand-alone award process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), exempt from the Procurement Act 2023, with representations due by 4 March 2026. The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, marking its current stage at an award phase, although the contract has not yet been formally signed.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging services, particularly those who can offer quality and innovation while meeting social value criteria. The incumbent provider, Living Care Group, is set to continue delivering MRI and non-obstetric ultrasound services, essential for NHS patients facilitated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Organisations with expertise in healthcare services delivery, particularly those with a focus on quality and innovation, are well-suited to compete, provided they meet stringent NHS contractual and legislative standards. This process underscores the importance placed on quality, with terms significantly weighted towards service excellence over price. Hence, businesses capable of delivering high-quality health services may find viable growth potential through this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

STH-SP0058 - Provision of MRI and Non Obstetric Ultrasound Services

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded under PSR Direct Award Process C

Lot Information

Lot 1

The sub-contractor will offer a full Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and non-obstetric ultrasound service (NOUS) service to NHS patients referred by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (the head provider) including booking of patient appointments and scanning and transfer of images to STH

This contract has been awarded under NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award C. The current incumbent supplier is Living Care Group, they are currently meeting all contractual and legislative requirements as detailed in the NHS Standard Subcontract.

The service will be provided under this contract for 12 month from the 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

Procurement Information

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 the relevant authority by 4 March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065976
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015760-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Clarke
Contact Email
sarah.clarke27@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVING CARE

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