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Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has announced the award of the contract for the "Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists." The contract falls under the industry category of surgical hospital services and is part of a procurement initiative to support the training of junior staff in endoscopy procedures. Located at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, South West England (region UKK23), the awarded one-year contract will start on 1 July 2025 and conclude on 31 May 2026, valued at £180,000. This direct award process was completed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key related procurement stages include the tender update on 19 June 2025 and the awarding of the contract on 18 June 2025.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in surgical services, particularly those offering endoscopy training. The awarded contract signifies stable growth potential for service providers due to the emphasised importance of quality, value, integration, and social value in the procurement criteria. Businesses that have a proven track record in providing similar services, especially those already established as trusted partners with NHS institutions, would be well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. This contract underscores the strategic need for providers who can contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving access to essential healthcare training services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Endoscopy Training Lists

Notice Description

Provision of Endoscopy training lists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Service will provide endoscopy training sessions (Consultant Led) within any of the Trusts endoscopy suites including at MPH or Bridgwater Community Hospital to support the training of junior staff in endoscopy procedures. The Service will provide a consultant resource to facilitate these lists.

The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.
The lifetime value of this contract is expected to be PS180,000.00.
The contract dates are 1/6/25 to 31/5/26.

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 30 May 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-0516cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033743-2025
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 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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