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Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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15 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a tender for the insourcing of non-obstetric ultrasound scanning services. This initiative, located within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board region, falls under the health industry category. The procurement stage has reached its completion with an intention to award notice published on 15th August 2025. This tender follows a limited procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), exempt from the usual Public Contracts Regulations, and signifies the start of a standstill period allowing representations by providers until 27th August 2025.

This contract presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly suited for specialised health service providers capable of delivering comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics. The awarded supplier, Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business apt for such opportunities. The contract aims to deliver around 15,000 ultrasound scans within a year, necessitating robust operational capacity and technical capability. Businesses in the medical services sector with a focus on diagnostics would find this procurement particularly aligned with their expertise and service offering. The service must operate independently, ensuring it does not impact the existing workforce, and utilise equipment compatible with the health board's systems.

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Notice Title

Insourcing of Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Scanning

Notice Description

The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end nonobstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this initiative is to secure additional diagnostic capacity to help reduce waiting lists and address the existing backlog in ultrasound imaging services. The insourced service will supplement CVUHB's internal resources while maintaining quality and continuity of care for patients. The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end non obstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic reporting. The service must be Delivered by qualified and experienced staff; Operated independently without impacting CVUHB's current workforce; Provided using high-quality ultrasound equipment compatible with CVUHB systems; Accessible locally, either via mobile infrastructure or at premises close to the Health Board. The provider is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 ultrasound scans over a 12- month contract period, starting in Q2 of the 2025/26 financial year. Service delivery must run Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with an estimated throughput of 60 patients per day.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154657
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=154657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,695,980 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921500657

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIAGNOSTIC HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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