BTH25-071 MSK Ultrasound service

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "BTH25-071 MSK Ultrasound service," classified under medical imaging services. The contract, valued at £62,285.60, is for the provision of diagnostic MSK ultrasound scans and injections at the Eccleshill Community Diagnostic Centre in Bradford. The procurement followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and the competitive process, with the contract award formalised on 24th July 2025.

The contract duration is from 1st September 2025 to 1st December 2025, with the option to extend for an additional three months, should the need arise. The procurement utilised an open procedure method under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical imaging sector, particularly those supplying sonographers and clinicians able to deliver high-quality ultrasound services.

Given the criteria of quality, innovation, and social value in addition to price considerations, businesses that excel in integration and collaboration in healthcare services would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Globe Locums Ltd have successfully engaged, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to secure such public contracts and expand their service offerings, thereby contributing to improved healthcare accessibility and equity in the community.