--- title: "Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-11-04" --- # Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05da1d.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has initiated a planning process for a future procurement opportunity titled "Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS" within the Hospital Services industry category, focused on the UK region. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement relates to a comprehensive framework agreement expected to be formally announced on 2nd July 2027. The framework aims to support NHS and Social Care organisations through various service lots, including insourcing and outsourcing of clinical services, as well as medical imaging and reporting services. Potential bidders should note that participation requires registration through the SAP Ariba portal with a valid DUNS number. The estimated total value of the contract is GBP 1.5 billion over four years, highlighting the strategic significance and extensive scope of this procurement. This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in healthcare service provision to expand their operations within the NHS and broader public sector. Ideal candidates will be those proficient in delivering flexible and innovative clinical solutions, either insourcing clinicians into NHS facilities or providing outsourcing services. Companies with capabilities in telemedicine, staffed mobile medical units, and clinical diagnostic imaging will find significant opportunities for collaboration and service delivery. Additionally, organisations committed to sustainability and social value may be particularly well-suited to compete, as these factors will be weighted considerations in the evaluation process. The procurement method is designed to encourage diverse solutions, providing a robust platform for growth through collaborative engagements with NHS SBS and its approved organisations. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intend to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. These organisations, for the purpose being a principal to the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 are identifiable on the list of Approved Organisations and may be added to from time to time. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ The potential lotting structure is as follows: Lot 1 - Insourcing of Clinical Services Lot 2 - Outsourcing of Clinical Services Lot 3 - Medical Imaging and Reporting Services We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be sufficient weighting on these elements in the tender. ### Lot Information Insourcing of Clinical Services To support Approved Organisations in delivering clinical services by supplying on-site clinical staff who work under the Trust's governance, using its facilities and systems, utilising spare, out-of-hours capacity, typically at weekends and evenings to support the reduction of waiting lists. This model helps address capacity gaps, reduce waiting lists, and maintain continuity of care without outsourcing the entire service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and 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 Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME. Outsourcing of Clinical Services To enable Approved Organisations to commission external organisations to deliver clinical care off-site or independently under a defined contractual arrangement. This approach supports capacity expansion, elective recovery, and access to specialist services while transferring operational responsibilities to the provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot is a reintroduction of Outsourced Clinical Services SBS/20/NL/ZPS/9383. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME. Medical Imaging and Reporting Services To provide high-quality, timely, and clinically governed diagnostic imaging and reporting services that support Approved Organisations in delivering accurate diagnostics across a range of modalities. Services can be insourced, outsourced, or facilitated depending on the commissioning needs. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot shall superseed the Reporting Services: Teleradiology SBS10228 Framework Agreement. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070931-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111000 - Hospital services - 85112200 - Outpatient care services - 85121100 - General-practitioner services - 85121200 - Medical specialist services - 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services - 85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services - 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services - 85121231 - Cardiology services - 85121232 - Pulmonary specialists services - 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services - 85121250 - Gastroenterologist and geriatric services - 85121252 - Geriatric services - 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services - 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services - 85121282 - Dermatology services - 85121283 - Orthopaedic services - 85121290 - Paediatric or urologist services - 85121291 - Paediatric services - 85121292 - Urologist services - 85121300 - Surgical specialist services - 85131000 - Dental-practice services - 85141100 - Services provided by midwives - 85141200 - Services provided by nurses - 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses - 85142100 - Physiotherapy services - 85142200 - Homeopathic services - 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories - 85146000 - Services provided by blood banks - 85148000 - Medical analysis services - 85150000 - Medical imaging services - 85160000 - Optician services - 85170000 - Acupuncture and chiropractor services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2025 at 15:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070931-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23532412 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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