Provision of Insourced Echocardiography Services

Location

Taunton

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

24 month contract with the option to extend by up to 12 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85121231 - Cardiology services
• 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

Further Competition via SBS Framework 10203: Insourcing of Clinical Support Services.

Other Information

Provision of Insourced Echocardiography ServicesThis 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 £107,3904.00This 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. 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: 5/12/2025Dates between which the services are intended be provided: 01/01/26-31/12/27The estimated lifetime value of the contract: £107,3904.00The 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.