Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, facilitated by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the insourcing of vascular and non-obstetric ultrasound services. This contract is non-committal, addressing ad hoc staffing requirements within the Swansea Bay University Health Board area, classified under CPV code 85150000. The procurement, classified under the services category, commenced with a direct award process due to a lack of available local staff. The contracting period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the contract officially signed on 19th December 2025. This procurement utilises a limited procurement method, specifically for technical reasons, to ensure service continuity in the face of staffing shortages.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare staffing industry, particularly those experienced in providing temporary locum support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical imaging services could thrive under such contract requirements, as evidenced by the award to Health Now Limited, an SME. Companies with capabilities in quick mobilisation and provision of specialised health professionals would be well-suited to meet the NHS demand for locum sonography, laying the groundwork for future procurement engagements and enhancing their portfolio within the public healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services

Notice Description

Non-committal Direct Award Agreement for provision of Locum support for Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services. The provision is to cover unknown staff shortages during the contract period and called off as and when service requests.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non-committal contract for the provision of Locum Sonographer for Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services. Provision will be requested by the Health Board on an ad hoc requirement to cover unforeseen staff shortages during contract period. This is a non-committal contract, the contract value detailed will be a maximum spend during the contract period. Monthly activity will be determined and approved by Health Board Workforce Board and agreed with the provider prior to month start.

Procurement Information

Provision of this service is initially sought via NHS Staffing routes and existing contracts in place first. Due to shortages in available staff in Wales for this service expertise, the normal route to cover is routinely unavailable. This contract is non-committal and will only be called off when normal routes cannot satisfy requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159669
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159669
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Health Now Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...