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st Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Acute Services

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has issued a contract modification notice for acute health services provided by the East Suffolk and North East Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the "Health services" category and covers the main acute hospital sites in Ipswich and Colchester, classified under CPV 85100000. The key update involves integrating primary care pathology services into the existing contract. The procurement process is currently in the "award" stage, and the contract modification was signed on 1st August 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in pathology and acute care. Businesses that can deliver stable and comprehensive pathology services will be well-suited to compete, as the integration aims to enhance the efficiency and stability of the pathology services at the acute hospital sites. By securing this contract, companies can ensure long-term collaboration with NHS Trusts and access predictable planning benefits, thereby fostering growth and stability in their operations.

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Notice Title

st Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust - Acute Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Novation of Primary Care Pathology Services from a separate contract with the named Trust into the single contract with the same provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009319-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,797,951,027 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Caryn Akers
Contact Email
procurement@snee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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