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28 Apr 2025 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has recently concluded the procurement process for the provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures in Taunton. This contract falls under the surgical hospital services category and has been conducted through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which is outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract is valued at £72,000 and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement process is now at the award stage with Nuffield Health Taunton named as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business opportunities within the healthcare services sector, particularly for organisations specializing in surgical services and hospital facility management. Businesses well-suited for such contracts include those with expertise in operating theatre operations and the provision of specialised medical equipment and staff. Being a sizeable contract within the public sector, it offers the potential for sustained growth and stability to businesses capable of meeting the outlined service requirements. The preference for a direct award indicates a need for proven, reliable providers who can offer specialised, high-quality healthcare services without the need for a broader competitive process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures

Notice Description

Provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures using the Authority owned HoLEP laser machine to treat Urology patients with prostate symptoms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is the provision of theatre hire and support staff for urology procedures using the Authority owned HoLEP laser machine to treat Urology patients with prostate symptoms.

An award has been following the direct award process A
This maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is PS72,000.00
The contract dates are 01.04.25-31.03.26 with the option to extend for 1 x 12 months

This is an existing service with an existing provider

Procurement Information

An award has been following the direct award process A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05085f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017310-2025
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

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
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

Nuffield Health Taunton

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