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13 Jul 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking to enhance its clinical capacity through the provision of insourced dermatology services. The contract, titled "WSFT - Clinical Support - Insourcing Dermatology," is classified under the dermatology services category with the CPV code 85121282. This selective procurement was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, following the tender stage. The contract period is from 2nd August 2025 to 31st July 2027, covering services in the East of England, particularly around Bury St Edmunds. The award was made to Health Now Limited, with the total value of the contract amounting to £148,755 GBP, and the award was published on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in dermatology, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance businesses' market presence and enable them to collaborate with prestigious clients like the NHS, thereby increasing their credibility and potential for recognition in the public health sector. The contract's scope to support outpatient consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, especially in reducing wait times and improving service accessibility, aligns with current healthcare service demands.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Clinical Support - Insourcing Dermatology

Notice Description

Provision of insourced dermatology services to support additional clinical capacity within the trust. The service provides specialist dermatology clinicians to deliver outpatient consultations, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, helping to reduce waiting times, address service backlogs and improve patient access to dermatology services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbbf6bf5-017a-4439-a4e5-8a44530c385b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2e8aebb-0f6d-4a4c-aa8b-f26ff3c1e5f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121282 - Dermatology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,755 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,755 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH NOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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