Official UK procurement notice
Insourcing of Radiographers · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionCardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract for the provision of specialist radiographer staffing services to support the operation of two mobile MRI units deployed across Welsh Health Boards. The service is required to maintain diagnostic imaging capacity, support waiting list recovery initiatives, and ensure continuity of patient care. The proposed contract term is from 7th September 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award is being made under Direct Award Process 2 (DAP2) of the Provider Selection Regime.
CPV: Health services · Medical specialist services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract to the existing…Awarded
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency Ltd, following Direct Award Process 2 (DAP2) under the Provider Selection Regime.
The contract relates to the provision of specialist radiographer staffing services required to support the operation of two mobile MRI units deployed across Welsh Health Boards. The service supports the delivery of diagnostic imaging capacity, continuity of patient care and waiting list recovery activities.
The intended contract period is from 7th September 2026 to 31st March 2027.
The estimated lifetime value of the proposed contract is 507,790.00 GBP excluding VAT.
The estimated lifetime value of the existing contract at the time it was entered into was 436,800 GBP excluding VAT. The existing contract covered the provision of radiographer staffing services for the two mobile MRI units over a 26-week period commencing 6 January 2026.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 10 Aug 2026, 16:24 BST
- Last source update
- 10 Aug 2026, 16:24 BST
- Authority reference
CAV-DAP2-(26-27) 71- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-075892- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e08aFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20th August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 20th August 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. Representations should be submitted via email to: [email protected] Award Decision-Makers Ben Evans, Procurement Business Manager, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Kyle Rees, General Manager, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Relevant approving officers in accordance with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board governance arrangements Reasons for Selecting the Provider The Health Board intends to award the contract to Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency Ltd under Direct Award Process 2 (DAP2). The services relate to the provision of specialist radiographer staffing required to support the operation of two mobile MRI units deployed across Welsh Health Boards. The service is essential to maintaining diagnostic imaging capacity, supporting waiting list recovery activity and ensuring continuity of patient care. In determining the proposed award, the Health Board considered the key criteria set out within the Provider Selection Regime, with particular emphasis placed on: Quality and innovation. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice. Social value. Value. The provider has successfully delivered the service for a number of years and has demonstrated the capability, workforce stability and operational experience necessary to maintain continuity of service. No significant performance concerns have been identified during the delivery of the existing contract. The provider has also offered revised rates which represent an approximate 7% reduction compared to current rates, providing improved value for money whilst maintaining service quality and continuity. The Health Board considers Jennie Reeves Radiographers Agency Ltd to be capable of continuing to deliver the required service and that the award represents an appropriate and commercially justifiable solution. Excluded Providers No providers were excluded from the process. Conflicts of Interest No actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest were declared by any individual involved in the award decision. Management of Conflicts of Interest Not applicable. Information Withheld No information has been withheld under Regulation 23(1). (WA Ref:168967)
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY LIMITEDSME | £507,790 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 075892-2026-CAV-DAP2-(26-27) 71-1 · JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 10 Aug 2026
- Value
- £507,790
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids · 1 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- JENNIE REEVES RADIOGRAPHERS AGENCY LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.