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UHS Urgent Treatment Centre Clinical Service Provision

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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12 Aug 2026 at 17:00

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GP-managed clinical service to operate and run its Urgent Treatment Centre alongside the trust’s emergency department clinicians. The centre will treat patients with minor illnesses who are directed there by University Hospital Southampton staff. The service will operate for 12 hours each day and is classified as general-practitioner services. Delivery is in the South East of England, with the buying organisation based in Southampton. This is a healthcare service opportunity for providers able to supply and manage general-practitioner-led urgent treatment, coordinate with hospital emergency department teams and handle patient referrals within an NHS hospital setting. The requirement is categorised as a service rather than goods or works, and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 1 September 2026 at 18:00 UK time. The contract is scheduled to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2029. The published contract value is £2,250,000. The requirement describes a three-year service with two extension options. Bidders should therefore assess their ability to provide continuity across the initial term and any extensions. The opportunity is a single clinical service requirement rather than a stated multi-lot procurement. The service is for 12-hour daily operation of the Urgent Treatment Centre, with patients directed by University Hospital Southampton staff for minor-illness treatment alongside emergency department clinicians.

This opportunity suits GP practices, primary-care providers and other clinical service organisations able to manage an urgent treatment service within an NHS hospital environment. Relevant capability includes providing qualified general practitioners, organising daily clinical coverage for a 12-hour operating pattern, assessing and treating patients with minor illnesses, and working safely alongside emergency department clinicians. Providers should be able to accept and act on patient direction from hospital staff, maintain coordinated clinical workflows and manage the service as an integrated part of urgent care. The requirement is marked as suitable for SMEs, so a smaller established healthcare provider may be well placed to compete if it can demonstrate reliable staffing, operational management and experience delivering GP-led or urgent treatment services at the required scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UHS Urgent Treatment Centre Clinical Service Provision

Notice Description

GP managed service to operate and run the Urgent Treatment Centre alongside UHS ED Clinicians. UTC will operate 12 hours a day with patients directed by UHS staff for the treatment of minor illness. Three year + 2 extension options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f48b68a-949a-4229-a309-0f40c3e372b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774434d8-54e1-4da5-ac6c-def808c834fd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 6YD
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Shirley
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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