Scope
Description
Breast Imaging insourced staffing awarded via PSR Competitive Process.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,663,200 excluding VAT
- £1,663,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two one year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121200 - Medical specialist 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
24 September 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Cost | 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
1-Failure to provide qualified staff. 2-Failure to provide sufficient quantity of staff. 3-Failure to provide staff on all requested days. 4-Failure to meet quality standards. 5-Supplier recruitment within trust substantive staff. 6-Failure to maintain minimum accreditations/ registrations e.g. CQC. 7-Inappropriate contact of patients that does not align with agreed procedures. 8-Unsatisfactory patient care. 9-Unprofessional conduct. 10-Failure to comply with information governance procedures. 11-Attending sites on time.
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 Breast Imaging Insourced Staffing Invitation to Tender.pdf
W177115 Breast Imaging Insourced Staffing Specification.pdf
Contracting authority
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