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DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves a contract titled "DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service" initiated by The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement pertains to medical imaging services, specifically the provision of MRI biopsies for women at very high risk of breast cancer. The process follows a direct procurement method, categorized as below threshold without competition. The buyer, located in Dudley, UK (postcode DY1 2HQ), awarded the contract to the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, headquartered in Coventry. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period set from 29th May 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in medical imaging and diagnostics. Healthcare providers with expertise in MRI biopsy services or those looking to expand their services in high-risk cancer detection would be ideally suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. The procurement underscores the increased demand for specialised healthcare services within NHS programmes, enabling potential suppliers to align their offerings with such critical health initiatives. Establishing a strong presence in this sector could lead to further opportunities within regional NHS trusts.

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Notice Title

DGFT - MRI Breast Biopsy Service

Notice Description

Provision of MRI biopsies for women with very high risk of breast cancer from the NHSBSP VHR screening programme or women with an MRI abnormality from the referring Commissioners symptomatic service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042809-2026
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
£6,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
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
Additional Buyers

SANDWELL AND WEST BIRMINGHAM HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B18 7QH
Post Town
Birmingham
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
2
Supplier Names

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS CEVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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