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title: "National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f1"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-20"
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# National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f1

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology, and Telemedicine Services, focusing on health services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the services category and is designed to address the rising demand for radiology services across the UK. The framework is structured into two lots: Lot 1 for Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services, and Lot 2 for Telepathology Services. Significant dates include the award date of 23 May 2025, and the framework's expected duration is four years. The procurement method used was an open procedure ensuring a competitive process for eligible suppliers.

This framework presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the health services sector, specifically those providing teleradiology and telemedicine capabilities. Companies with expertise in telepathology or broader telemedicine specialties could benefit from expanding their service portfolios within the NHS framework. Given the lifetime value of the agreement set at £50 million, the framework opens avenues for scalable growth, especially for SMEs prepared to offer innovative solutions in health service delivery. The open procedure and annual reopening of the framework for new applicants ensure continuous opportunities for businesses meeting the outlined award criteria, such as social value, quality and innovation, and cost efficiency.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has set up a Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. This framework agreement aims to support the NHS in managing increasing demand on radiology services, where rising scan volumes and reporting needs are compounded by a declining radiologist workforce. By enabling access to teleradiology-where radiological images are transmitted across locations for primary reporting, second opinions, or clinical reviews-as well as telepathology, telemicrobiology, teledermatology. Lot 1 - Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services Lot 2 - Telepathology Services This framework will run for a term of 4 years.

### Lot Information

Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 1, organisations will seek providers of a variety of Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS50,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a new Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Options: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis.

Telepathology Services

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Under Lot 2, organisations will seek providers of a variety of Telepathology Services. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS50,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a new Framework Agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (and as amended) (the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 4 years.

Options: The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that Contracts are awarded within the Framework Agreement Term. The Framework will be re-opened to new applicants annually, approximately 90 days before the anniversary of the Framework Commencement Date. Previously appointed Suppliers will NOT be obliged to re-apply on an annual basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034176-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | 4WAYS HEALTHCARE; AXONMEDICAL; BUSINESS AND SERVICE SOLUTIONS; CYTED; DIAGNEXIA; EVERLIGHT RADIOLOGY; HEXARAD GROUP; LMVP TELEMEDICINE; MEDICA REPORTING; RADCONSULT (CYA MEDICAL; TELEMEDICINE CLINIC (TMC; THE HLH IMAGING GROUP; THE INTERNATIONAL RADIOLOGY REPORTING GROUP; URALENSIS INNOV8; YOUR WORLD RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034176-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006196-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/
- https://www.coch.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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