Published date: 25 April 2023
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Channel Islands
Value of contract
£1 to £100,000,000
Procurement reference
F/083/TSS/22/AB
Published date
25 April 2023
Closing date
18 July 2022
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
15 September 2022
Contract end date
14 September 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
While the demand on radiology services is increasing with the quantity of scans and required reports going up, the number of radiologists is decreasing resulting in backlogs and pressure on existing staff. Teleradiology offers trusts an alternative to manage routine, urgent or specialist workload, and supports with the reduction of backlogs in care.
Teleradiology is the transmission of patients' radiological images between different locations for the production of a primary report, expert second opinion or clinical review. Telepathology is the electronic transmission of pathological images, usually derived from microscopes, from one location to another, for the purpose of interpretation and diagnosis. The different locations can be within the same organisation or in different organisations, within the same country or across international boundaries.
Other areas of telemedicine are also now being explored, including but not limited to telepathology, telemicrobiology and teledermatology. The scope of this agreement will include these and other specialties of telemedicine to allow for expansion into new services during the term of the agreement, to help support the NHS with elective recovery.
Radiology workflow management systems are designed to improve productivity and efficiency in radiology departments. As business intelligence systems they allow precise forecasting of reporting capacity, enabling optimisation of departmental rotas and highlight areas for strategic recruitment based on supply and demand. These systems can reduce the costs of outsourcing and support radiology departments to operate as efficiently as possible.
Proposed Framework
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, through its Commercial Procurement Services, wishes to award a national framework agreement with three Lots:
Lot 1 - Teleradiology and Telemedicine Services
Lot 2 - Telepathology Services
Lot 3 - Radiology Workflow Management Systems
Tenders may be submitted for one or more Lots.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
National Framework Agreement for Teleradiology, Telepathology and Telemedicine Services
- Opportunity
- Published 16 June 2022
Additional text
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How to express interest and bid for this opportunity
1) Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on view current opportunities;
2) Select the title of the ITT.
3) Review the ITT, framework agreement specification, prerequisites and list of eligible users (you may do this without registering).
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7) Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link (These are pre-qualification questionnaires or invitations to tender open to any registered supplier).
8) Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content.
9) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box.
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You can now use the messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.
Award information
Awarded date
2 September 2022
Contract start date
15 September 2022
Contract end date
14 September 2026
Total value of contract
£100,000,000
This contract was awarded to 14 suppliers.
4Ways Healthcare ltd
Address
Hemel Hempstead
Reference
Companies House number: 04785250
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
DMC Imaging Ltd
Address
Welling
Reference
Companies House number: 08257592
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Everlight Radiology Ltd
Address
London
Reference
Companies House number: 11070491
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Tesla Radiology Solutions Ltd
Address
Newcastle
Reference
Companies House number: 13104661
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
TXM Teleconsult Limited
Address
Milton Keynes
Reference
Companies House number: 10665923
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
VITAL RADIOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
Address
100 New Bridge Street
LONDON
EC4V 6JA
GBReference
Companies House number: 09633762
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Diagnexia UK Ltd
Address
London
Reference
Companies House number: 13236796
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
URALENSIS INNOV8 LTD
Address
Brighton House,273 Wilmslow Road Wilmslow Road
MANCHESTER
M14 5JQ
GBReference
Companies House number: 10653081
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Axon Medical Ltd
Address
Croydon
Reference
Companies House number: 13047920
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
FRIENDS MEDICAL SERVICE LIMITED
Address
45 Laurelgrove Dale
BELFAST
BT8 6ZE
GBReference
Companies House number: NI667193
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
The International Radiology Reporting Group Ltd
Address
Southend-on-Sea
Reference
Companies House number: 8904203
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Hexarad Group Ltd
Address
Harrow
Reference
Companies House number: 10249971
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Business and Service Solutions Limited
Address
Southend-on-Sea
Reference
Companies House number: 7197748
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
MEDICA REPORTING LIMITED
Address
One Priory Square 6th Floor,One Priory Square
HASTINGS
East Sussex
TN34 1EA
GBReference
Companies House number: 05026045
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Abigail Ballard
Address
Liverpool Road
CHESTER
CH21UL
England
Telephone
01244 363479
Website
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Closing: 18 July 2022, 2pm