Tender

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an active procurement process for the framework titled "Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services." This open procedure seeks to supplement patient care delivery across various medical and surgical specialties. The procurement spans several regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and others, under the healthcare services industry category. Critical dates include the tender period ending on 6th June 2025 and the expected award of the contract by 14th July 2025. The procurement method applied is compliant with specific Health Services Regulations, exempting it from certain procurement act regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and clinical services. Given the framework’s dual focus on insourced and outsourced services, it suits businesses that can deliver medical expertise on-site or from external facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are notably encouraged to apply, as the procurement framework supports participation across these sectors. Successful bidders will benefit from a substantial contract value, and inclusion in this framework can lead to sustained business growth within the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework

Notice Description

The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework will have two Lots. Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment. Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider. Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges. Tenderers may Tender for one or both Lots of the Framework.

Lot Information

Insourced Clinical Services

Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.

Outsourced Clinical Services

Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05065a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016528-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

85111200 - Medical hospital services

85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services

85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

85112200 - Outpatient care services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services

85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services

85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services

85121231 - Cardiology services

85121232 - Pulmonary specialists services

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

85121250 - Gastroenterologist and geriatric services

85121251 - Gastroenterologist services

85121252 - Geriatric services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services

85121281 - Ophthalmologist services

85121282 - Dermatology services

85121283 - Orthopaedic services

85121290 - Paediatric or urologist services

85121291 - Paediatric services

85121292 - Urologist services

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

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