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Insourcing of Cardiac ECHO Services

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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21 Sep 2026 at 17:21

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Summary of the contracting process

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust procured an insourced echocardiography service, providing cardiac ECHO capacity through an external healthcare provider. The requirement is classified as hospital services and is intended to support the Trust’s clinical activity and patient access. The buying organisation is based at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow. Globe Workforce Solutions is the selected provider. The arrangement uses a framework-based route, so the relevant market is healthcare service providers able to deliver echocardiography capacity within an NHS hospital setting or for NHS hospital services. This is a service requirement rather than a purchase of equipment, construction works or general staffing unrelated to cardiac diagnostics.

The procurement has reached the award stage: Globe Workforce Solutions was selected under a Provider Selection Regime-compliant framework, through a direct award without prior publication of a competition. The award is active and the associated contract is active. The contract was signed on 15 June 2026 for £135,000. The tender was evaluated on price. The procurement was presented as an urgent call-off from a pre-approved framework, intended to secure timely echocardiography capacity, maintain service continuity and achieve value for money. One bid was recorded. The framework call-off was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The recorded lot was marked cancelled, although the related award and contract are active.

This award shows a defined NHS demand for externally delivered cardiac echocardiography capacity, with urgency, continuity of care and patient access central to the buying rationale. Suppliers best placed to compete for a future requirement of this kind would be established healthcare providers with the clinical capability, suitably qualified echocardiography personnel, governance arrangements and operational capacity to deliver hospital-based cardiac diagnostic services. Experience of working with NHS trusts and of mobilising additional capacity quickly would strengthen a supplier’s position. Familiarity with framework call-offs and Provider Selection Regime requirements would also be important. The price-led evaluation indicates that a credible provider would need a competitive, transparent cost model while demonstrating reliable delivery and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insourcing of Cardiac ECHO Services

Notice Description

Provision of an insourced Echocardiography service

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded via a PSR-compliant framework agreement, enabling the Trust to secure urgent Echocardiography capacity from a pre-approved provider in accordance with framework call-off provisions, ensuring timely patient access, service continuity, and value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0776e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA1 3UJ
Postcode Area
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Northwick Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Globe Workforce Solutions Limited

Further Information

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