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The procurement process titled "Insourcing of Radiographers" was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This tender, categorised under the services industry category and identified by CPV code 85100000, is pertinent to providing insourced radiography services to support MRI scanning through mobile MRI units owned by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. With the main procurement method being a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, the procurement skipped the call for competition stage.
The contract, valued at £436,800, was awarded to JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY LIMITED, starting in December 2025, with a contract duration of 90 days. The procurement process is at the contract update stage as of January 2026, with services executed within the UKL22 delivery region. This contract provides an exceptional opportunity for businesses experienced in providing qualified radiographers for MRI services, particularly those capable of operating within a healthcare setting like the NHS.
The successful supplier, JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY LIMITED, an SME based in the UK, exemplifies firms well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities. Companies that specialise in medical staffing solutions or have expertise in managing mobile healthcare units would find this type of arrangement advantageous, as it allows for leveraging clinical expertise while supporting the NHS’s goal to reduce patient waiting times. Such contracts enhance business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with major healthcare providers while contributing to the overall efficiency of healthcare service delivery.
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.
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