Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
R0B
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR47TP
UK
E-mail: thando.ngwenya@nhs.net
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.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
Remote Radiology Reporting on Behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85150000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of remote radiology reporting on behalf of South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
UKC23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation (STSFT) Trust delivers a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures which are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of various medical conditions. The authority is seeking a remote radiology reporting service provider to support the Trust in its patient care. The main aim is to ensure timely and efficient provision of diagnostic reporting to meet the Authority's operational requirements, national NHS England turnaround times and support patient care. The requirements will differ dependent on the point in time to include, but are not limited to, in hours and out of hours reporting, routine elective reporting, emergency reporting and second opinions.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intended Approach Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
24 months on a 1+1 basis
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/11/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 180 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/11/2025
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent Procurement Panel
Redditch
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/11/2025