---
title: "LSC Ultrasound Insourcing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056649"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-13"
---

# LSC Ultrasound Insourcing

Buyer: BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056649

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LSC Ultrasound Insourcing" project was undertaken by a consortium of NHS Trusts, including Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The main procurement category is medical imaging services, targeting the UKD4 and UKD1 regions. Initially active, the tender progressed through an open procedure but was eventually cancelled on 13th October 2025 as it did not yield a contract within budgetary constraints. The tender process included important deadlines such as the end of the enquiry period on 15th August 2025 and the tender period conclusion on 29th August 2025.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses operating in the medical imaging sector, offering a substantial contract value of £7.75 million. Companies specialising in ultrasound services, with capabilities in service quality, sustainability, and expanding access, would have been particularly suited to bid. The procurement aimed at enhancing service accessibility and social value, suggesting firms with innovative approaches could leverage this tender for growth. Moreover, the tender was open to a broad range of enterprises, including SMEs, fostering diverse competition. Despite its cancellation, similar future opportunities could prove advantageous for firms ready to meet stringent quality and governance standards.

## Notice

Ultrasound Insourcing services for Lancashire and South Cumbria

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064536-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,750,000 |
| Lots value | £7,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Missing; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY3 8NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Greyfriars |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria, TLD4 Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 06:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064536-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 12:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064536-2025
  13th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043137-2025
  25th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3480
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3481

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.elht.nhs.uk/
- https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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