Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Contact
Hollie Caddy
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
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
Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services
Reference number
SFT-FT-C387621
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121231 - Cardiology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of onsite services for echocardiography clinics, utilising Somerset Foundation Trusts' equipment, reporting system, and support services (administration and referral). Services to include image acquisition, image reporting and audit of services. The Authority may also require Ambulatory (Tape) Analysis and Cardiac Rhythm Platform Monitoring during the contract term.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,073,904
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
24 month contract with the option to extend by up to 12 months.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process based on a framework agreement.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £107,3904.00
This is a new service with a new provider.
The contract dates are 01/01/2026-31/12/2027 with the option to extend by up to 12 months.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICS Operations T/A Xyla Elective Care
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
National registration number
04793945
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,073,904
Lowest offer: £1,073,904 / Highest offer: £1,073,904 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process based on a framework agreement.
Date of contract award: 5/12/2025
Dates between which the services are intended be provided: 01/01/26-31/12/27
The estimated lifetime value of the contract: £107,3904.00
The decision makers were the Service Manager Cardiology, Non Invasive Cardiology Lead.
There was 1 representation received during the standstill period.
This was reviewed and the final decision made by Director of Elective Care and Elective Access Manager.
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
This contract was awarded by further competition on the SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHSE
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom