Scope
Description
Provision of Insourced Staffing Services to Support delivery of MRI services at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend in two separate one year periods to a Maximum Extension End Date of 30/09/2030.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Suppliers must demonstrate that they have the legal and financial capacity to perform the contract. This includes: Being a legally registered entity with the authority to enter into a contract. Not being subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023. Demonstrating financial stability by completing the relevant sections of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ) provided in the eTendering Portal. These conditions are assessed on a pass/fail basis and are proportionate to the nature and value of the contract.
Technical ability conditions of participation
A detailed service specification outlining the full scope, requirements, and expectations of this contract is available via the eTendering Portal. Interested suppliers must review this document in full before submitting a response, as it forms a key part of the procurement documentation.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bidders are required to complete all relevant Documents provided and upload within the Health Commercial System, ATAMIS. "The e-tendering portal". https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Price | 40.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 35.00% |
| Service Sustainability | Quality | 15.00% |
| Improving Access | Quality | 5.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices will submitted electronically quoting a valid Purchase Order Number. Disputes will be raised firstly with the assigned Contract Manager.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
None completed.
Documents
Associated tender documents
W177115 - MRI Insourced Staffing Invitation to Tender.pdf
Invitation to Tender
Contracting authority
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVCN-8927-PLTG
4 Lytham Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8JB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joe Tomlinson
Email: joe.tomlinson2@elht.nhs.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government