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NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has initiated a planning process for a future procurement opportunity titled "Insourcing and Outsourcing of Clinical Services - IOCS" within the Hospital Services industry category, focused on the UK region. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement relates to a comprehensive framework agreement expected to be formally announced on 2nd July 2027. The framework aims to support NHS and Social Care organisations through various service lots, including insourcing and outsourcing of clinical services, as well as medical imaging and reporting services.
Potential bidders should note that participation requires registration through the SAP Ariba portal with a valid DUNS number. 5 billion over four years, highlighting the strategic significance and extensive scope of this procurement. This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses specialising in healthcare service provision to expand their operations within the NHS and broader public sector.
Ideal candidates will be those proficient in delivering flexible and innovative clinical solutions, either insourcing clinicians into NHS facilities or providing outsourcing services. Companies with capabilities in telemedicine, staffed mobile medical units, and clinical diagnostic imaging will find significant opportunities for collaboration and service delivery. Additionally, organisations committed to sustainability and social value may be particularly well-suited to compete, as these factors will be weighted considerations in the evaluation process.
The procurement method is designed to encourage diverse solutions, providing a robust platform for growth through collaborative engagements with NHS SBS and its approved organisations.
To support Approved Organisations in delivering clinical services by supplying on-site clinical staff who work under the Trust's governance, using its facilities and systems, utilising spare, out-of-hours capacity, typically at weekends and evenings to support the reduction of waiting lists. This model helps address capacity gaps, reduce waiting lists, and maintain continuity of care without outsourcing the entire service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and 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 Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.
To enable Approved Organisations to commission external organisations to deliver clinical care off-site or independently under a defined contractual arrangement. This approach supports capacity expansion, elective recovery, and access to specialist services while transferring operational responsibilities to the provider. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot is a reintroduction of Outsourced Clinical Services SBS/20/NL/ZPS/9383. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.
To provide high-quality, timely, and clinically governed diagnostic imaging and reporting services that support Approved Organisations in delivering accurate diagnostics across a range of modalities. Services can be insourced, outsourced, or facilitated depending on the commissioning needs. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Pre Market Engagement Notice. The awarding of this contract will be subject to Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. Please see description in the main contract objective on the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this pre market engagement. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live immediately after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10203 on 02 July 2027. This proposed lot shall superseed the Reporting Services: Teleradiology SBS10228 Framework Agreement. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba PME.
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