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CALL OFF ORDER FOR INSOURCING OF SONOGRAPHER SERVICES

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Apr 2026 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for the insourcing of sonographer services, which includes musculoskeletal and ongoing training support, to Northern Medical Ultrasound Ltd. The contract, valued at £336,000, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for extension for an additional 12 months. The procurement process utilised a direct award under the PSR, highlighting the unique supplier capabilities required to meet specific service needs, with the services to be delivered at Airedale General Hospital in Steeton, located in the region of UKE41. The industry falls under the category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and followed a limited procurement method without prior competition notice.

This procurement provides essential continuity and support in clinical areas such as ultrasound services, particularly beneficial for organisations with expertise in healthcare provision. Contractors who can align with the specialised requirements, such as those offering advanced medical imaging services and training, stand to gain from participating in similar direct awards in the future. This contract represents a continued partnership opportunity for existing service providers benefiting from streamlined contract procurement processes, allowing for focused and effective delivery of critical health services.

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Notice Title

CALL OFF ORDER FOR INSOURCING OF SONOGRAPHER SERVICES

Notice Description

**PSR DIRECT AWARD A AWARD NOTICE**<br/>CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR INSOURCING OF SONAGRAPHER SERVICES<br/>VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS168,000<br/>TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

** PSR DIRECT AWARD A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR INSOURCING OF SONOGRAPHER SERVICES INCLUDING MSK AND ONGOING TRAINING SUPPORT
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS336,000 AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF ULTRASOUND TO BE DELIVERED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN FROM 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED

THIS IS AN EXISITING SERVICE WITH AN AWARD TO AN EXISITING PROVIDER. Additional information: ** PSR DIRECT AWARD A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE **- CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR CALL OFF CONTRACT FOR INSOURCING OF SONOGRAPHER SERVICES INCLUDING MSK AND ONGOING TRAINING SUPPORT
VALUE OF THE CONTRACT PS336,000 AWARD TO AN EXISITING SUPPLIER.
TO BE FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027.
PROVISION OF ULTRASOUND TO BE DELIVERED AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. THE CONTRACT VALUE IS ESTIMATED AND WILL VARY BASED ON ACTIVITY LEVELS. THE INITIAL CONTRACT TERM WILL RUN FROM 01/04/2026 TO 31/03/2027, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXTEND FOR UP TO ONE ADDITIONAL PERIODS OF 12 MONTHS.

THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED

NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

NO SUBCONTRACTING IS EXPECTED

THIS IS AN EXISITING SERVICE WITH AN AWARD TO AN EXISITING PROVIDER

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031709-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIEGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN MEDICAL ULTRASOUND

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