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title: "Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing"
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# Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing

Buyer: GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e1f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Breast One Stop Symptomatic Insourcing" by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is at the award stage, following an open procedure initiated under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, aimed at providing insourced breast diagnostic services on the premises of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, is essential for supporting breast cancer pathways through consultant-led clinics. The process includes key dates such as the intention to award notice dated 6th July 2026, with a standstill period for representations until 16th July 2026. This contract comes under the services category with a value of approximately £98,000 and emphasises quality, value, and social impact, with Your Medical Services Ltd identified as the preferred provider following a rigorous evaluation process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical specialist services, particularly those with capabilities in breast cancer diagnostics and integration with existing healthcare pathways. The opportunity is ideal for companies experienced in delivering high-quality, clinically governed services and those that can demonstrate substantial innovation and social value contributions in healthcare. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence within the NHS framework, enhance their reputation through delivery in a critical healthcare sector, and potentially secure a contract that could extend up to 18 months subject to performance and funding conditions.

## Notice

Provision of insourced symptomatic breast one stop diagnostic services delivered on Trust premises. The service will support breast cancer pathways through consultant led clinics, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound and biopsy where clinically indicated, together with completion of all associated clinical documentation and reporting, in line with Trust policies and national standards. Contract period: The services are due to commence as a matter of urgency and will continue until completion of the required activity or exhaustion of available funding. The arrangement may be extended, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance, with the total duration not exceeding 18 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract under the Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is for the provision of insourced symptomatic breast one-stop diagnostic clinic capacity delivered on Trust premises. The service includes: Consultant-led breast assessment clinics; Diagnostic mammography; Breast ultrasound; Breast biopsy where clinically indicated; Same-day clinical documentation and outcome recording; Integration with existing Trust breast cancer pathways; and Appropriate onward referral and multidisciplinary team (MDT) processes. This is a new temporary insourced service requirement intended to support waiting list recovery and breast cancer pathway performance. The provider selected is Your Medical Services Ltd (YMS). The contract will commence following completion of the Provider Selection Regime standstill period and contract award. The initial contract term is linked to the availability of approved funding and will continue until the funded activity has been exhausted. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a period of up to 18 months from commencement should additional funding, activity requirements and relevant approvals become available. The estimated lifetime value of the contract is PS98,000 excluding VAT. This value represents the Authority's current estimate of expenditure and may vary depending on activity levels and available funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063353-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUR MEDICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063353-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046663-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61103

## Provenance

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