Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR47TP
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC23 - Sunderland
NHS Organisation Data Service
R0B
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Remote Radiology Reporting on Behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85150000 - Medical imaging services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of remote radiology reporting on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC22 - Tyneside
- UKC23 - Sunderland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation (STSFT) Trust delivers a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures which are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of various medical conditions. The authority is seeking a remote radiology reporting service provider to support the Trust in its patient care. The main aim is to ensure timely and efficient provision of diagnostic reporting to meet the Authority's operational requirements, national NHS England turnaround times and support patient care. The requirements will differ dependent on the point in time to include, but are not limited to, in hours and out of hours reporting, routine elective reporting, emergency reporting and second opinions.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
24 months on a 1+1 basis
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 November 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 180 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 November 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Procurement Panel
Redditch
Country
United Kingdom