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Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK, CF15 7QZ

Contact Name: Paul Buckingham

Contact Email: paul.buckingham@wales.nhs.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 2921501500

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
1695980.0 GBP
Published
23 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85111300
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED
Official Source
Open Sell2Wales

Description

Radiology services within CVUHB is currently operating with a demand capacity deficit in multiple areas, one of these areas is identified as the CT imaging service. A procurement exercise was conducted under the NHS Wales Framework Agreement for the Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. The specific requirement was for the outsourcing of CT imaging services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) in addressing the significant demand-capacity deficit within its Radiology department.

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Opportunity Context

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External Link: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP546742

Link Title: Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Link Description: Radiology services within CVUHB is currently operating with a demand capacity deficit in multiple areas, one of these areas is identified as the CT imaging service. A procurement exercise was conducted under the NHS Wales Framework Agreement for the Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. The specific requirement was for the outsourcing of CT imaging services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) in addressing the significant demand-capacity deficit within its Radiology department.

Lots

Lot Description: The aim of this initiative is to secure additional diagnostic capacity to help reduce waiting lists and address the existing backlog in ultrasound imaging services. The insourced service will supplement CVUHB’s internal resources while maintaining quality and continuity of care for patients. The Health Board is seeking a provider that can deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end non obstetric ultrasound service, including both imaging and diagnostic reporting. The service must be Delivered by qualified and experienced staff; Operated independently without impacting CVUHB’s current workforce; Provided using high-quality ultrasound equipment compatible with CVUHB systems; Accessible locally, either via mobile infrastructure or at premises close to the Health Board. The provider is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 ultrasound scans over a 12- month contract period, starting in Q2 of the 2025/26 financial year. Service delivery must run Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with an estimated throughput of 60 patients per day.

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Financial

Documents

Document Title: Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Document Description: Radiology services within CVUHB is currently operating with a demand capacity deficit in multiple areas, one of these areas is identified as the CT imaging service. A procurement exercise was conducted under the NHS Wales Framework Agreement for the Outsourcing/Insourcing of Clinical, Surgical & Diagnostic Services. The specific requirement was for the outsourcing of CT imaging services to support Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) in addressing the significant demand-capacity deficit within its Radiology department.

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