--- title: "Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159669" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159669" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159669.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159669.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-14" --- # Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159669 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159669) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159669.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, facilitated by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the insourcing of vascular and non-obstetric ultrasound services. This contract is non-committal, addressing ad hoc staffing requirements within the Swansea Bay University Health Board area, classified under CPV code 85150000. The procurement, classified under the services category, commenced with a direct award process due to a lack of available local staff. The contracting period runs from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with the contract officially signed on 19th December 2025. This procurement utilises a limited procurement method, specifically for technical reasons, to ensure service continuity in the face of staffing shortages. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare staffing industry, particularly those experienced in providing temporary locum support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical imaging services could thrive under such contract requirements, as evidenced by the award to Health Now Limited, an SME. Companies with capabilities in quick mobilisation and provision of specialised health professionals would be well-suited to meet the NHS demand for locum sonography, laying the groundwork for future procurement engagements and enhancing their portfolio within the public healthcare sector. ## Notice Non-committal Direct Award Agreement for provision of Locum support for Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services. The provision is to cover unknown staff shortages during the contract period and called off as and when service requests. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Non-committal contract for the provision of Locum Sonographer for Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services. Provision will be requested by the Health Board on an ad hoc requirement to cover unforeseen staff shortages during contract period. This is a non-committal contract, the contract value detailed will be a maximum spend during the contract period. Monthly activity will be determined and approved by Health Board Workforce Board and agreed with the provider prior to month start. ### Procurement Information Provision of this service is initially sought via NHS Staffing routes and existing contracts in place first. Due to shortages in available staff in Wales for this service expertise, the normal route to cover is routinely unavailable. This contract is non-committal and will only be called off when normal routes cannot satisfy requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159669 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £116,425 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | NEATH PORT TALBOT | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA12 7BX | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot | | Local authority | Neath Port Talbot | | Electoral ward | Aberavon | | Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg | | Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEALTH NOW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85150000 - Medical imaging services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159669 - 19 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159669 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC572740 Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services - Non-committal Direct Award Agreement for provision of Locum support for Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound services. The provision is to cover unknown staff shortages during the contract period and called off as and when service requests. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN578107 Insourcing of Vascular and Non-Obstetric Ultrasound Services ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-159669 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-159669. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-159669.json.