Award

Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 May 2025 at 09:43

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19 Mar 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Endoscopy Procedures" has been conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, UK. This contract falls under the "Surgical hospital services" category, specifically targeting the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the waiting list. The procurement method employed is a limited, direct award under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, which does not fall within the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 1 April 2025, commenced on this date, and will terminate on 31 March 2026. The contract's value is set at £480,000, and the process is now at the tender update stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in surgical and hospital services, particularly those capable of delivering endoscopy procedures. Companies possessing a strong track record in healthcare service provision, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like Somerset Surgical Services Ltd—who have been awarded this contract—are in a favourable position to compete in similar tenders. The key criteria for the award included quality, innovation, value, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value, highlighting the importance of these elements for any business seeking to engage in future procurement processes with the NHS or similar health authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Endoscopy Procedures

Notice Description

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is the provision of endoscopy procedures for patients on the endoscopy waiting list.

The contract will specify a 12-point minimum procedure list which could include the following procedures:
* gastroscopy (1 point)
* flexible sigmoidoscopy (1 point)
* colonoscopy (2 points)

Procedures will be diagnostic (except polypectomy).

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C
This is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS480,000.00
The contract dates are 01.04.25-31.03.26

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 31 March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021128-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nicky Keeble
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES

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