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28 Jul 2026 at 10:24

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28 Jul 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Sonography Insourcing - UHB x YMS" was managed by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, an organisation focused on healthcare services within Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under medical imaging services, reached the award stage, with the contract entering into effect from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2027. This procurement was actioned through a framework direct award, utilising a selective method. The effective date of the contract aligns with a noted future signature date on 10th August 2026, ensuring all legal agreements are in accord for the provision of sonography services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of medical imaging services, particularly those able to collaborate within healthcare frameworks. Large-scale organisations, such as Your Medical Services Limited, who are equipped to meet the demands of central government contracts within the healthcare sector, are poised to benefit significantly. Engaging in this procurement not only enhances a business's profile within public healthcare provisions but also establishes a valuable precedent for future contracts in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Sonography Insourcing - UHB x YMS

Notice Description

Provision of sonographers for use in UHB hospital sites PLEASE NOTE this was awarded as part of a framework direct award, calling off from SBS10203 ocds-h6vhtk-0354de. Atamis/ FTA unable to recognise this OCID ref. so a placeholder is being used, PLEASE IGNORE THIS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d506
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071124-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUR MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED (YMS

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