Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the "Outsourcing of CT Services for the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board" to ST JOSEPH'S INDEPENDENT HOSPITAL LIMITED. This procurement falls under the services category and is primarily targeted at addressing the demand-capacity deficit in CT imaging services within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board region, denoted as UKL22. The formal contract was signed on 15th October 2025, and it runs for a period of 360 days under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales).

The procurement did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to regulatory frameworks in place, specifically under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those capable of providing high-quality radiology and diagnostic services, as demonstrated by the awarding to a small-medium enterprise. The focus on outsourcing CT services indicates a strategic move to enhance capacity and reduce waiting times, creating avenues for businesses specialising in medical imaging technologies and health diagnostic services to engage with the health sector.

It invites businesses with expertise in managing diagnostic resources efficiently, equipped with compatible medical technologies, and ready to operate independently, ensuring continuity of care and service quality for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.