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title: "National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06700b"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-18"
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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-06700b

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has established a National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology, and Telemedicine Services, valued at approximately £50,000,000 and spanning until 17 June 2029. This agreement is conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) procurement method, exempting the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024. The framework is split into two Lots: Lot 1 for Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services, and Lot 2 for Telepathology Services. Key decision makers include Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services. The framework, which commenced on 18 June 2026, will be accessible to all Relevant Authorities, per definitions in NHS Acts, and focuses on health services across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, and others. New providers may be added annually throughout the four-year term.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept in teleradiology and telemedicine technologies. SMEs with innovative solutions in telehealth, particularly those that can contribute to quality improvements and service sustainability, will find this framework highly beneficial. With the framework’s annual reopening to new applicants, businesses have the chance to expand their reach within NHS service networks each year. Suppliers such as Curx Health Ltd and others already benefit under this initiative, indicating a receptive market for both established entities and emerging firms with competitive offers in healthcare digital transformation.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2026/S 000-025631 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06700b The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 d o not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 17 June 2026 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services. The Key Criteria were: Lot 1 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 20% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 15% Lot 2 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 20% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 15% The framework will be available to 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. The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework will have two Lots. Lot 1. Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services Lot 2. Telepathology Services In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, new Providers may be added to this Framework during the Term of the Framework. The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority.

### Lot Information

Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services

Lot 1 concerns the provision of teleradiology and other telemedicine services. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS50,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Options: 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, UNLESS they wish to bid for an additional Lot to which they were not previously awarded.

Telepathology Services

Lot 2 concerns the provision of Telepathology Services. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS50,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Options: 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, UNLESS they wish to bid for an additional Lot to which they were not previously awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057468-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | CURX HEALTH; DIGITAL PATHOLOGY PARTNERS; DMC IMAGING; ELYSIUM IMAGING; FRONTLINE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; MEDICAL BRAVO; SOURCE BIOSCIENCE; TELECONSULT; TELEMEDICINE CLINIC; VITAL RADIOLOGY SERVICES |

## 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

- 18 Jun 2026 at 10:18 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057468-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053010-2026
- 20 Mar 2026 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025631-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/

## Provenance

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