Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
UK
Contact person: Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services (C415156)
E-mail: ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Outsourced Radiology Reporting Services with Operational BI Tool Access
Reference number: C415156
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85148000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, intends to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), enabling the Trust to appoint the provider best placed to deliver the required outcomes without a competitive exercise.<br/><br/>The contract covers outsourced radiology reporting services, including routine, urgent/out-of-hours, and subspecialist reporting across CT, MRI, X-ray, and specialist modalities, plus a 12-month trial of an operational BI tool to improve productivity and turnaround times.<br/><br/>Anticipated Term: Four years, subject to evaluation after the initial 12-month trial.<br/><br/>This route is based on an assessment of capability, quality, and strategic alignment.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
12 900 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In accordance with Regulation 10 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, 2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, intends to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider process, which permits the Trust to appoint the provider best able to deliver the required outcomes without a competitive exercise.<br/><br/>A provider has been identified under Lot 2 - Long Term Managed Equipment and Clinical Service Solutions of NHS Supply Chain's Managed Equipment and Clinical Service Solutions (MECSS) framework (reference 2021/S 000-032144).<br/><br/>If your organisation is suitably qualified, experienced and listed under Lot 2 on this framework, you may express interest by completing the questionnaire for project reference C415156_Outsourced Radiology Reporting Services with Operational BI Tool Access of the e-Tendering portal by no later than 12:00 on 28th January 2026.<br/><br/>Potential providers will be assessed against PSR basic selection criteria and key criteria after a minimum of 14 days from this notice.
II.2.14) Additional information
This is an intended approach notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The proposed award is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023; the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply.<br/><br/>The Trust plans to award a contract using the Most Suitable Provider process, in line with its governance procedures. This notice will remain published for 14 days.<br/><br/>Suppliers wishing to express interest must register and respond via the Health Family eCommercial System (Atamis) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Registration is free, and all communications must be through the portal; no other contact methods will be accepted.<br/><br/>Please note: expressing interest does not guarantee progression or future PSR opportunities. The Trust reserves the right to discontinue or cancel this process at any stage without liability for costs incurred. All dates and values are provisional and subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
13/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/01/2026