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This Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice (VEAT notice) is a tool used in public procurement to provide transparency on a Framework Agreement currently in force. The details of the Framework Agreement is provided below. NHS Commercial Solutions has let this Framework Agreement subsequent to a procurement using the Restricted Procedure as directed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), in which NHS Commercial Solutions placed a notice to establish a multiple supplier framework (ref: 2020/S 145-358199). Multiple suppliers were successful in each lot and have been appointed to the Framework, which has been let for four years with no option to extend. The Framework has been structured to incorporate seven lots, which are: Lot 1: Patient Messaging Services Lot 2: Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement) Lot 3: Kiosk Display (Digital Signage) Lot 4: Patient Check-In Management System Lot 5: Apps Development Services Lot 6: Social Marketing Services – Not awarded Lot 7: Video Conferencing System Lot 8: In-Patient Infotainment Management System – Not awarded Lot 9: Medical Representative Check-In Software System – Not awarded Lot 10: Bespoke Services

This Contract Award is published following a successful completion of 10 days for the Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice. The details of the notice are - F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-049963 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-058ad3 Published 19 August 2025, 5:20pm The details of the Framework Agreement are provided below. NHS Commercial Solutions awarded this Framework Agreement following a procurement using the Restricted Procedure as directed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), in which NHS Commercial Solutions placed a notice to establish a multiple supplier framework (ref: 2020/S145-358199). Multiple suppliers were successful in each lot and have been appointed to the Framework, which has been let for four years. The Framework has been structured to incorporate ten lots of which seven were awarded. These are: Lot 1: Patient Messaging Services Lot 2: Medical Messaging Application (Pager Replacement) Lot 3: Kiosk Display (Digital Signage) Lot 4: Patient Check-In Management System Lot 5: Apps Development Services Lot 6: Social Marketing Services – Not awarded Lot 7: Video Conferencing System Lot 8: In-Patient Infotainment Management System– Not awarded Lot 9: Medical Representative Check-In Software System – Not awarded Lot 10: Bespoke Services

The Contracting Authority has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of estates sustainability solutions. The framework agreement offers industry-specific opportunities for climate action, whilst building resilience to climate change, to enable the continuation of the delivery of healthcare services. The opportunities the agreement offers for healthcare which, in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, represents the coming together of subject matter expertise, societal demands and climate action to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and future proof path to economic growth, health and well-being to support strategic initiatives of high impact for the benefit of business, people and the planet. The agreement comprises the following 16 service lines: 1 Environmental Consultancy 2A Sustainable Insulation 2B Natural Ventilation 2C Energy Efficient Windows and Doors 2D Heat Pumps/Passive Cooling Systems 2E Combined Heat and Power Systems 2F Rainwater Harvesting 2G Energy & Water Efficient Appliances 2H Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems 2I Solar Shading/Canopy Cover 2J Solar Film 3A Solar Power Generation and Storage 4A Living Walls 4B Rainwater Gardens 4C Green Roof Spaces 4D Wellbeing Green Spaces

This tender opportunity notice for Radiology Reporting and Associated Services Framework Agreement are covered under - 1. Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015; and 2. The Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2024. PSR 2024 will take precedence over the PCR 2015 where the processes and provisions are in conflict. This Framework Agreement appoints a pool of suppliers who specialise the provision of Radiology Reporting Services for potential use by the NHS and the wider public bodies in the UK. The following in-scope elements are captured at a higher level: Lot 1: Outsourced Radiology Reporting (AI assisted and traditional reporting) Lot 2: Insourced (Onsite) Radiology Reporting (AI assisted and traditional reporting) Lot 3: Targeted Lungs Cancer Detection Reporting and Associated Service Lot 4: Training and Consultancy Lot 5: Bespoke

NHS Commercial Solutions, in collaboration with its NHS Workforce Alliance partners, procured through an open procedure, a framework agreement for a panel of suitably experienced and qualified suppliers of International Healthcare Professional Recruitment and Associated services to provide expert guidance to NHS and other public sector organisations. The NHS Long Term Plan has set out its ambitions for the NHS over the next 10 years, identifying ethical and sustainable international recruitment as a workforce priority. It is intended that this framework will meet the Health and Social Care needs in line with the NHS Long Term and People Plan. This framework aims to provide a holistic approach to the International Recruitment journey, and the range of services and support requirements needed at the various stages of the process, to enable Participating Authorities to obtain recruitment and retention support of its overseas candidates.

NHS Commercial Solutions on behalf of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, invited potential Tenderers to submit bids for Digital Dictation, Speech/Voice Recognition, Outsourced Transcription and associated services. The Framework Agreement is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1: Products and/or Services Catalogue; Lot 2: In-house and outsourced digital dictation service solution; Lot 3: Outsourced transcription service solution; and. Lot 4: Managed service solution.