Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) currently provides 95 % of Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging services across Wirral, with the remainder being provided by Any Qualified Providers (AQP), there are several AQPs active for the Wirral CCG. The current CCG contract is due to end March 2016 however the CCG has extended the contract until September 2016 to allow time for the tender process to take place for the new contract which will be for the period 1.10.2016 — 30.9.2019 with an option to extend by a further 2, 12 month period (3 years plus 1 year + 1 year). The new service is that of a Prime Provider Contract Model; whereby 1 single Provider will be responsible for the management of all aspects of Direct Access Diagnostic Imaging Services and their care pathways. WUTH is aiming to become the Prime Provider and enter into sub-contracting partnerships (only if WUTH wins the CCG contract) to deliver high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services across Wirral.