Insourcing of Radiographers

Location

Cardiffand Vale University Health Board

Description

This contract pertains to the insourcing of radiographers to perform MRI scans on patients using mobile MRI units, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract relates to the provision of insourced radiography services to support the delivery of MRI scanning across mobile MRI units owned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB). CAVUHB is one of the largest NHS organisations in Europe, employing approximately 17,000 staff and providing healthcare services to over 472,000 residents across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, in addition to delivering specialist services to the wider South and Mid Wales population. The contract operates under the Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Clinical Board, which comprises seven directorates responsible for delivering a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at local, national, and UK-wide levels. These services form the foundation of most clinical activity across the Health Board. CAVUHB owns and operates two mobile MRI trailers that can be deployed across various Health Boards in Wales. Currently, one trailer is in use at Morriston Hospital and the other at University Hospital Llandough as part of an ongoing agreement. The service, delivered through the Radiology Department, continues to support efforts to reduce patient waiting times. Under this contract, the successful supplier provides qualified radiographers to perform MRI scans on patients using the mobile units, ensuring continuity of service and supporting diagnostic capacity across participating Health Boards in Wales.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29/12/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wale

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 29/12/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales (WA Ref:159518)