Tender

Provision of Perfusion Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has initiated a tender for the provision of a perfusion service to support both elective and emergency care within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site. This selective procurement process, identified as a competitive flexible procedure, is governed by the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As a light-touch contract, the procurement stage is currently active with a tender period ending on 26th May 2025. The contract value is estimated at £401,500, and the contract period is set to commence on 23rd June 2025 and conclude on 22nd December 2025. The industry category pertains to medical and surgical specialist services, with the procurement located in Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. Potential suppliers have until 19th May 2025 to raise any inquiries.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in medical and surgical services, particularly those experienced in managing high-quality healthcare service contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract allows for accelerated procedures and an emphasis on both economic and technical selection criteria. As the NHS Trust seeks a partner to deliver critical perfusion services, businesses with a strong track record in similar healthcare provisions and a robust understanding of managing quality and cost-effective services will find this tender highly suitable. The competitive flexible procedure allows for submissions in English through an online platform, enabling straightforward participation from eligible providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Perfusion Service

Notice Description

Provision of Perfusion Service to support the delivery of core theatre activity for Elective and Emergency care within the Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020578-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85121300 - Surgical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£401,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£401,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Liz Bailey
Contact Email
elizabeth.bailey@uhnm.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01782672076

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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