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 formally awarded a contract for the outsourcing of CT services to the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This procurement process, governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 15th October 2025. The contract, valued at £823,200, is set to run for 360 days, with services commencing in Q3 2025/2026 and concluding in Q3 2026/2027.

The procurement falls under the service category of medical imaging services, specifically targeting the demand-capacity deficit within the radiology department of the health board. The contract was awarded to St Joseph's Independent Hospital Limited, located in Newport. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare and medical imaging sector, particularly those specialising in CT and diagnostic services.

Companies that can provide comprehensive radiology solutions are well-suited to leverage the growth prospects offered by this procurement. As the contract focuses on outsourcing critical imaging services, it enables businesses to expand their clientele by delivering high-quality medical imaging and reporting services. Given its regional focus on Cardiff and the strategic goal of reducing waiting lists and addressing backlogs, providers offering efficient and high-capacity solutions are likely to find lucrative opportunities by participating in such procurement exercises.