Tender

Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing

GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 May 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described pertains to a tender initiated by the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. The tender is titled "Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing" and falls under the industry category of Medical Specialist Services. This tender is specific to services related to health, particularly designed to support breast cancer pathways through consultant-led clinics. The contract services will be conducted at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, UK, and are expected to commence in June 2026, continuing until either the completion of the required activities or the exhaustion of funding, for a maximum duration of 18 months. The procurement is in the tender stage as of the most recent update and follows an open procedure, with the tender submission deadline set for 3rd June 2026, prior to the contract award date on 4th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with capabilities in delivering diagnostic services such as mammography and ultrasound, and providing comprehensive clinical documentation. The tender evaluation criteria place importance on Quality and Innovation, Value, Integration and Sustainability, and Social Value, making it suitable for providers focusing on innovation and integration in healthcare solutions. Businesses that have a strong track record in healthcare service delivery and are keen to expand or establish their footprint within the NHS framework will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for growth. The electronic submission method enables wider participation from well-suited service providers aiming to expand their operations within the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing

Notice Description

Provision of insourced symptomatic breast one-stop diagnostic services delivered on Trust premises. The service will support breast cancer pathways through consultant-led clinics, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound and biopsy where clinically indicated, together with completion of all associated clinical documentation and reporting, in line with Trust policies and national standards. Contract period: The services are intended to commence in June 2026 and will continue until completion of the required activity or exhaustion of available funding. The arrangement may be extended, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance, with the total duration not exceeding 18 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of insourced symptomatic breast one-stop diagnostic services delivered on Trust premises. The service will support breast cancer pathways through consultant-led clinics, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound and biopsy where clinically indicated, together with completion of all associated clinical documentation and reporting, in line with Trust policies and national standards. Contract period: The services are intended to commence in June 2026 and will continue until completion of the required activity or exhaustion of available funding. The arrangement may be extended, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance, with the total duration not exceeding 18 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046663-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

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