Echocardiogram Services (Insourcing)
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The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has finalised a contract for Echocardiogram Services (Insourcing), under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award was made without prior competition, utilising the Health Trust Europe Total Workforce Solutions III framework. The contract, active from 17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026, is valued at £220,000 (excluding VAT) and supports the Quayside Community Diagnostic Centre in Gloucester.
The procurement process was managed under the 'award' stage, confirming the appointment of Health Now Limited to provide the necessary cardiology services, classified under CPV 85121231. This contract focuses on addressing additional capacity needs and supporting integrated care delivery within the community, as part of the planned care initiatives. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services industry, particularly those specialising in cardiology and echocardiography services.
Health Now Limited, an SME, exemplifies the type of organisation suited to fulfil such contracts. The potential for additional service requirements beyond the initial 12-month period could open further subcontracting or new competitive tender opportunities. Businesses considering expansion into community health services or diversifying their cardiac care portfolios would find this contract a strategic fit, given its alignment with integrated care board initiatives and the demand for enhanced service capacity.
Cardiology requires additional capacity and clinical staff to provide Echocardiogram services to support CDC (Community Diagnostic Centre) activity, and to clear the backlog. Activity is required as part of the agreement with the ICB (integrated Care Board) to deliver activity within the community.
Additional capacity and clinical staff (echo physiologists) to perform Echocardiology scans to support CDC activity and clear the backlog. <br/>This notice is confirmation of an award having been made based on a framework agreement and without competition. <br/><br/>The Framework used is Health Trust Europe Total Workforce Solutions III<br/><br/>The Trust has entered into a 12 month contract (17 November 2025 to 16 November 2026). The lifetime value of the contract is PS220,000 (ex VAT). <br/><br/>This is an existing service and Health Now have been used previously.
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