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Gastrointestinal Physiology Insourcing

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:37

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20 Jun 2025 at 11:33

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 15:20

Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Gastrointestinal Physiology Insourcing" has been concluded with the contract awarded by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, related to the industry category of gastroenterologist services, aims to enhance the capacity for gastrointestinal diagnostics and therapeutic services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, located in Gloucester, UK (region UKK1). The process has transitioned through several stages, including announcement of intention to award, with the award being finalised using an open competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. The total contract value is capped at £2,600,000 for 2025, with a flexible spending structure under a call-off contract to address demand as needed.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in gastroenterology and diagnostic interventions. Providers such as large-scale healthcare service companies or SMEs adept in integrating innovative medical technologies and practices stand to benefit from participating in similar contracts. With the focus on improving healthcare access and reducing inequalities, businesses offering cost-effective and high-quality medical services can leverage this procurement to expand their operations within the NHS framework and contribute to enhancing patient outcomes in the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gastrointestinal Physiology Insourcing

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process. <br/><br/>Maximum total value of the contract is PS2,600,000 for the o1+1 year contract. However, as a call off contract this spend is not expected to be achieved.<br/><br/>Additional capacity for Gastrointestinal Physiology Services to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients presenting with gastrointestinal disorders at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for additional capacity for Gastrointestinal Physiology Services to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for patients presenting with gastrointestinal disorders at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

This notice is am intention to award a contract under the PSR competitive process and the total potential value of the contract is PS1,040,000.

This is a new service with a new provider. The service will be live from the 2nd of July 2025 to 1st July April 2026 with the ability to extend by up to 12 months.

Options: On option to extend the contract by up to 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bda0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039200-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,640,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dominique Gregory
Contact Email
dominique.gregory@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7976850961

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALIMENTARY INNERVATIONS T/A THE FUNCTIONAL GUT CLINIC

AREVNA

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