The delivery plan for tackling the Covid-19 backlog of elective care aims to support patients to get the treatment they need by offering more appointments, quicker diagnosis and improved choice of where they can receive treatment.
Our Reporting Services: Teleradiology Framework Agreement is well placed to support the reduction of the backlog in elective recovery. It supports the current and future needs of NHS radiology reporting by supporting on-site and off-site reporting, offering faster turnaround times for medical imaging screening, enabling early diagnosis and improved patient pathways. The service includes the provision of teleradiology 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Suppliers under the framework agreement can aid in reducing reliance on overnight shifts within teleradiology, helping reduce stresses placed on departments, safeguarding clinician wellbeing and improving patient care.
It enables you to access innovative technology within teleradiology, offering expedited diagnostic via the use of approved artificial intelligence (AI) and certified radiologists.
We also work with the Royal College of Radiologists to ensure the framework agreement, and it’s awarded suppliers, adhere to the latest certification and accreditation requirements.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement supports the use of teleradiology services to meet the current and future needs of NHS radiology reporting and supports early diagnosis of patients through the timely turnaround of medical imaging scans. It covers the provision of emergency, routine, specialist and backlog teleradiology reporting, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It includes the provision of both insourced on-site services and outsourced reporting services and reporting on CT, MRI and Plain film reporting services.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
18 August 2023 – 17 August 2027
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
All NHS across the United Kingdom
How was the framework agreement procured?
This framework agreement was procured in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. This framework agreement remains a compliant route to market under the new Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. If you have any questions, please contact the team.
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
COVERS INSOURCED AND OUTSOURCED TELERADIOLOGY
Delivers extensive coverage through the provision of both insourced and outsourced teleradiology services – helping NHS organisations manage demand, reduce backlogs, and maintain continuity of care across all hours.
INCREASES CAPACITY
Teleradiology enhances accessibility to radiology services, thereby increasing capacity to meet both national and local demands, which is especially vital in remote and underserved areas. Patients can receive expert radiological interpretations regardless of their location, which is essential in regions that do not have onsite radiologists.
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL CAPACITY
Supports remote reporting to address radiologist shortages and ensures timely access to accurate diagnostic services for all patients by providing NHS trusts with additional diagnostic capacity, ensuring equitable care for rural patients.
BETTER PATIENT OUTCOMES
Digital technologies expedite diagnosis, leading to better outcomes for patients, leading to quicker discharge rates.
SUPPORTS ELECTIVE RECOVERY
Provision of emergency, routine, specialist, and backlog teleradiology reporting to support the NHS with elective recovery.
24/7 COVERAGE
Reporting services are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, ensuring that patients receive timely diagnoses at any time.
Supplier Details
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
