Scope
Description
Ultrasound Insourcing services for Lancashire and South Cumbria
Total value (estimated)
- £7,750,000 excluding VAT
- £7,750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 October 2025 to 10 October 2028
- Possible extension to 10 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 1 year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
Contract locations
- UKD4 - Lancashire
- UKD1 - Cumbria
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
15 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Price | 40.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
| Service Sustainability | Quality | 20.00% |
| Improving access | Quality | 5.00% |
| Social value | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
Unsatisfactory scan or report quality.
Inability to provide appropriate level of staffing.
Inability to provide staff at required sites.
Staffing provided do not meet minimum qualification/experience standards.
Failure to meet information governance standards.
Supplier recruiting from within Trusts substantive staff.
Failure to maintain minimum accreditations/registrations.
Inappropriate contacting of patients that does not align with agreed procedures.
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
Not required
Documents
Associated tender documents
W177115 Ultrasound Insourced Staffing Invitation to Tender.pdf
W177115 Ultrasound Insourced Staffing Specification.pdf
Contracting authorities
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZRP-9598-QTHD
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Region: UKD42 - Blackpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTM-7158-MDHQ
Royal Blackpool Teaching Hospital, Haslingden Road
Blackpool
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWW-7958-CHJD
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVCN-8927-PLTG
4 Lytham Road, Fulwood
Preston
PR2 8JB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Laura Topping
Email: laura.topping@elht.nhs.uk
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government