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Outsourced Elective Activity

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2025 at 18:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (buyer) has announced an intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services to Circle Health Group Limited. This contract falls under the hospital and related services category (CPV 85110000) and is part of a limited procurement process with no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, aims to support the Trust in meeting national standards, improving access, and reducing health inequalities. Located in Stockport, the key contact for queries is Susan Rigby.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services to engage with the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and establish a relationship that can lead to further contracts. Companies possessing innovation, quality services, and an ability to collaborate effectively are well-suited to compete. The awarded supplier, Circle Health Group Limited, demonstrated significant contributions to service efficiency and sustainability, making this contract valuable for those looking to expand their presence in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourced Elective Activity

Notice Description

Intention to award a contract for outsourced elective services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Circle Health Group Limited. There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract. The contract will run from 1st April 2025 up to 31st March 2026. Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service within national payment guidance for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe an effective service and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT in meeting national standards, providing appointment times outside of core office hours, providing greater choice to patients and is able to continue to do so where required. Social Value - The supplier has provided a local solution to capacity restraints at the FT, enabling patients to be seen sooner. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

Procurement Information

This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010536-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Susan Rigby
Contact Email
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1614192043

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK2 7JE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Offerton
Westminster Constituency
Cheadle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

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