Planning

Outsourcing ENT Services

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FT

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Planning

07 Jul 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of ENT services under the title "Outsourcing ENT Services". The procurement falls within the health industry category, specifically targeting ENT or audiologist services, and aims to serve patients within the Cheshire and Merseyside region of the UK. The current stage of this procurement is planning, with an approach notice issued on 7th July 2025. The tender is to be awarded through the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excluding the application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for healthcare service providers, particularly those specialising in ENT services. It is particularly suited for businesses located in the Cheshire and Merseyside region, or those capable of establishing a presence there, given the specific regional service requirement. With an urgent need to address current waiting lists, this contract could benefit businesses looking to expand or establish operations in the healthcare service segment. Providers with experience and capacity in health service delivery, especially those familiar with the Provider Selection Regime framework, are well-positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Outsourcing ENT Services

Notice Description

Provision of ENT services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037742-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121240 - ENT or audiologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

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