Scope
Reference
C394495
Description
OneLSC Ultrasound Insourced Service. Awarded under PSR competitive process
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £7,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 X 1 year extensions
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
Details in specification provided.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 December 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)
7 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 40.00% |
| Value | Cost | 30.00% |
| Service Sustainability | Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5.00% |
| Improving access | 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.
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. Cyber essentials. 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
Documents
Associated tender documents
Ultrasound Insourced Staffing Retender Specification.pdf
Ultrasound Insourced Staffing Invitation to Tender.pdf
Contracting authorities
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
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
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
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