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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Radiology Capacity Management Service"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Radiology Capacity Management Service

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa37770e-4266-482e-964b-8474b07ef821

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to establish a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Radiology Capacity Management Service. This tender, classified under the Medical Imaging Services category, is currently in the Tender stage and requires submissions by 29 November 2019. The total value estimated for this procurement process is £20 million, with services expected to commence from 14 January 2020 through to 13 January 2024. Interested organisations should note that the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation from potential suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radiology services and healthcare consultancy, particularly those capable of providing professional advice on maximising patient throughput and supplying clinical staff. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the framework is designed to accommodate a diverse range of service providers within the public sector. Engaging in this contracting opportunity could lead to long-term partnerships with NHS authorities and other public sector bodies, potentially expanding business operations and enhancing service offerings in the healthcare market.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service wishes to establish a framework which will allow NHS authorities and other public sector bodies to procure health care providers with a radiology capacity management service to include professional advice on maximising patient throughput and the provision of clinical staff to facilitate the proposed changes. Further details are provided in the invitation to tender accompanying this contract notice, which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2f9945-7759-4ded-8be5-df104ae7c023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2020 - 13 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2019 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2f9945-7759-4ded-8be5-df104ae7c023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2f9945-7759-4ded-8be5-df104ae7c023
  30th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:513450-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  2019/S 210-513450

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