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DGFT - Symptomatic MRI Breast Screening & High Risk Breast Screening Service

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DGFT - Symptomatic MRI Breast Screening & High Risk Breast Screening Service" is initiated by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, United Kingdom. This project focuses on providing breast imaging staff and specialised equipment to support MRI reporting at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically medical imaging services, and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was awarded without competitive bidding. The tender process is currently in an award update stage as of 1st May 2026, with the contract commencement set for 29th May 2026 and completion by 31st March 2027. The awarding supplier is Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust, designated as a large-scale entity.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities specifically for companies specialising in healthcare services and medical imaging. Businesses adept in providing skilled imaging professionals and dedicated MRI equipment might find this contract especially lucrative. Large organisations within the healthcare sector could effectively meet the requirements of this tender due to its focus on providing resources and equipment to prestigious NHS Trusts, ensuring high standards of service delivery. The direct procurement approach may also appeal to businesses with established relationships within the NHS framework, providing them with strategic advantages in future direct assignments.

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Notice Title

DGFT - Symptomatic MRI Breast Screening & High Risk Breast Screening Service

Notice Description

To provide breast imaging staff and dedicated equipment to support the delivery of breast MRI reporting at Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040755-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 2HQ
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANDWELL & WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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