--- title: "Insourcing Diagnostic Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-05-13" --- # Insourcing Diagnostic Services Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697f9.json) ## Summary The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning to insource diagnostic services under the procurement title "Insourcing Diagnostic Services". This process is classified within the medical imaging services industry (CPV code 85150000) and falls under the services procurement category. The procurement stage is currently in planning with the intention to award announced and an 8-day standstill period starting on 25 May 2025. The services are aimed at improving healthcare support through the framework agreement led by the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance. The value of the contract is approximately £175,000 for six months, with an option to extend it for three additional six-month periods. Services will be located in region UKH14 and involve a direct award process to Health Now Ltd based in Surrey. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging and integrated healthcare services to expand their footprint within the NHS realm. Suitable bidders will be those able to demonstrate flexibility in location, adherence to quality standards, and service sustainability. The selected provider, Health Now Ltd, has been identified due to its alignment with specific criteria such as innovation, value for money, and experience with the NHS’s local protocols. Businesses with expertise in diagnostic services and a track record of working collaboratively within NHS frameworks have the potential to benefit significantly from such contracts, especially if they can extend services across various healthcare facilities and utilise existing NHS trust equipment effectively. ## Notice Insourced Services to Support the Provision of Healthcare Services Framework Agreement ("Framework Agreement") ref. RM6276 entered into between North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, as the lead Authority acting on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance, and the Supplier ### Lot Information Lot 1 award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C. Additional information: This Notice, acts as an Intension to Award Notice for the below service. This activates the Mandatory 8 day standstill period. 1. A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract 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 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Written representations to the relevant authority must be made before midnight at the end of the 8th working day after the day the standstill period begins 25/5/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR 2.The contract title and reference. Title: Insourcing Diagnostic Services Reference: ESNEFT2788 3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made. 4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code 85150000-5 Medical Imaging Services Health Now Ltd 6 Hersham Farm Business Park Longcross Road, Longcross, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0DN 5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract. 6 Months - PS175,000 - There will be an option to extend for further 3 x 6 Month periods 6.Details of the award decision-makers. Hanne Ness - Associate Director Neil Goryn - Head of Finance Tom Whybrow - General Manager 7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers' reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria. Key Criteria: 1. Quality and Innovation - The provider is flexible on location and aligns to ESNEFT quality requirements. 2. Value - The provider meets the internal value for money target at 70% of tariff. 3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The provider are currently working in the department and following local protocols using trust owned equipment. 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - The provider scans across all trust sites including the Community Diagnostic Centres 5. Social Value - The provider are trained and use the trust EPR system. They scan across all trust sites including the Community Diagnostic Centres 8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest. None declared. 9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed. Confirm - All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed ESNEFT Declaration of interest Forms. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044034-2026 | | 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 | 13 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 5JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Mile End | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 13 May 2026 at 14:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044034-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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